About MDA Space:

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 3,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.

About you:

You have experience in people management and an in-depth background in systems engineering. Are you passionate about leading high-performance teams and technological innovation? If so, we invite you to join our Montreal team.

What we're looking for :

We're looking for a Systems Engineering Supervisor to lead systems engineers working on cutting-edge satellite technology. If you have extensive systems engineering experience and a passion for people management, professional development and career advancement, this is the position for you.

Role:

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Lead and mentor a team of systems engineers. Oversee recruitment, development, engagement and retention, as well as succession planning. Support continuous improvement, modernization and customer satisfaction. Implement next-generation engineering tools, techniques and procedures.

 

Specific tasks

Support and resource management:

Recruit employees. Assign, supervise and evaluate their work. Monitor and manage overall employee performance, conduct annual performance reviews, and set individual goals. Provide staffing expertise to support program, R&D and business development demands. Ensure that staffing meets the demand of current and future MDA programs. Train staff to ensure necessary competencies. Establish and regularly update succession plans for key competencies to avoid ad hoc failures and bottlenecks in resource allocation. Ensure that the group’s skills remain at the forefront of techniques in the respective engineering disciplines. Ensure that staff work in an environment that fosters innovation and evolution to maximize their satisfaction within the constraints of the business, supporting career planning, providing regular feedback and celebrating successes. Oversee engineering processes and tools required to support department activities and program needs. Identify and manage conflicts between all programs for flight or development activities, as required by the department. Support the management of the department’s overhead cost budget within allocation and provide forecasts to Finance as required. Support the coordination of capital planning for the department. Suggest necessary capital investment items with appropriate financial justification and implement procurement. Ensure proper application of company collective agreements.

 

Technical Overview:

Participate in or lead Technical Overview Board (TOB) meetings. Coordinate and ensure dissemination of lessons learned. Support internal and external audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented as required. Provide active support to Communities of Practice (COPs) activities. Participate in or lead technical diagnostics and problem solving. Provide specialized support to Material Review Boards (MRBs) and customer requests as required.

 

Develop, update and implement processes:

Ensure that general company policies and processes are properly applied and adhered to by department personnel. Support the development and updating of department-specific policies, processes, work instructions and standards, and ensure that they are accessible to and adhered to by staff. Suggest and lead new initiatives, participate in business process improvement (BPI) or key performance indicator (KPI) initiatives to improve departmental or overall efficiency. Ensure that all health and safety procedures and policies are adhered to and maintained.

 

Front end of the business:

Provide support and participate in proposal activities Make recommendations to the product development organization regarding new products and R&D initiatives, in line with the company’s strategic direction. Support and coordinate patent applications in collaboration with the product development organization. Ensure that the company’s trade secrets and proprietary information are protected and handled securely.  

Perform other tasks as required, for example: lead proposals at the initial phase, manage small projects or parts thereof, provide support in the management of subcontracts, participate in the negotiation of collective agreements.

 

Work Experience Requirements  

5 to 10 years of experience in engineering, preferably in the space industry or a related field. Candidate must have demonstrated superior interpersonal, conflict resolution and leadership skills. Professional aspirations to manage teams of people in a dynamic environment. Experience or interest in developing skills in resource management, negotiations, risk management techniques and financial reporting. Good communicator in French and English (written and spoken).

 

Educational Requirements

Engineering degree in aerospace, electrical or similar field, bachelor’s degree or higher

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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) and ITAR.

Benefits statement:

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

Equal opportunity statement:

MDA Ltd. is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process.  Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.