Intermediate Systems MTS/Engineer - Satellite Missions

MDA

$78K — $100K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Systems Engineering, Engineering Physics or Applied Mathematics
  • 2+ years of relevant experience in space systems or related field
  • Experience performing system engineering analyses and trade studies
  • Proficiency with Matlab, Python, Excel, and STK (or equivalent)
  • Strong communication skills with stakeholder engagement experience
  • Ability to work independently and mentor junior engineers
  • Familiarity with satellite missions and orbital mechanics

Responsibilities

  • Lead requirements development and system-level design activities
  • Translate mission-level requirements into subsystem specifications
  • Perform mission analyses including delta-v, power, and coverage
  • Support system trade studies related to orbit selection and ground station architecture
  • Develop and validate mission operations concepts and procedures
  • Participate in LEOP and commissioning campaigns
  • Contribute to project planning, cost estimates, and technical risk management

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge satellite missions
  • Join a world-leading team in space systems engineering
  • Independent contributions to innovative system-level activities
  • Involvement in the full lifecycle from design to sustainment of satellite missions
  • Mentoring and guiding junior engineers as part of team dynamics
Full Job Description
Role:

MDA is seeking an Intermediate Systems Member of Technical Staff (MTS), Satellite Missions to support system-level activities across earth and space observation satellite missions. They will independently contribute to the definition, design, integration, verification and sustainment of missions, systems and payloads across multiple satellite programs and will work with a world leading team to perform system-level tradeoffs, prototype new innovations and drive technology roadmaps forward.

Responsibilities:

As an Intermediate Systems MTS, Satellite Missions you may have a wide range of responsibilities that may include:

  • Lead requirements development, traceability, and system-level design activities
  • Translate mission-level requirements into subsystem specifications
  • Perform mission analyses such as delta-v, power, coverage, etc
  • Support system trade studies such as orbit selection, ground station architecture, CONOPS, etc
  • Develop and validate mission operations concepts, procedures, and tools for flight dynamics, telecommand, telemetry processing, etc.
  • Participate in LEOP and commissioning campaigns
  • Contribute to project planning, cost estimates, and technical risk management


Required Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Systems Engineering, Engineering Physics or Applied Mathematics, with 2 or more years of relevant experience in space systems or a related field.

  • Demonstrated experience performing system engineering analyses and trade studies
  • Proficiency with tools such as Matlab, Python, Excel, and STK (or equivalent)
  • Strong communication skills with ability to present to internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to work independently and guide junior engineers
  • Familiarity with satellite missions, orbital mechanics, or space system operations


Comments/Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

The compensation range for this position is $78K - $100K annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

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