For those who dream of advancing our space in the Universe and on Earth, we’ll take you there.
MDA is an international space mission partner and robotics & space operations, satellite systems and Geointelligence pioneer with a 50-year story of firsts on and above the Earth. Today, we’re leading the charge towards viable Moon colonies, enhanced Earth observation, communication in a hyper-connected world, and more.
We’re fueled by a pioneering spirit that carries us beyond. And together we enable highly skilled people to continually push boundaries and tackle big challenges requiring solutions that endure and inspire.
For more than four decades, human spaceflight has been supported by advanced robotics developed by MDA. We have combined complex robotics with control software to develop the Space Shuttle’s mission critical, robotic arms and the Mobile Servicing System (MSS) for the International Space Station (ISS). Today, MDA is developing sophisticated systems for new projects such as an artificial intelligence-enabled robotic system to assemble and maintain a lunar staging outpost orbiting the moon (Gateway) enabling future exploration missions, human lunar landings, missions to explore Mars and on-orbit servicing of satellites.
MDA Space has no set limit on vacation (Flexible Time Off) offered from day one of employment and a hybrid work schedule, allowing both flexibility for worklife balance and the benefits of in person communication.
Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!
The Position:
We’re on the hunt for a Mission Systems Engineer on our Robotics & Space Operations team at our Houston, TX office. As a Mission Systems Engineer you will support on-going robotic operations on the International Space Station. Providing real-time engineering flight support as well as supporting the development of Gateway External Robotics System (GERS), as part of the effort to place a space station in lunar orbit. This is a diverse role that will have you working with key stakeholders and International Partners (Canada, Europe, Japan, UAE) – while participating in a number of ISS & Lunar Gateway forums, panels, working groups and boards onsite at NASA’s Johnson Space Center:
- MSS Flight system following, tracking and performance monitoring at NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) Mission Evaluation Room (MER) [of “Houston, we have a problem” fame] working alongside the Flight Control Room (FCR) as a part of real-time operations
- Preparing MSS engineering shift reports during mission operations
- Supporting development of MSS operations products
- Supporting post mission and system trending analysis
- Integrate with other MER console team members in support of MSS on-orbit operations and On-orbit Off-Nominal/Anomaly investigations
- Provide engineering support for simulations including Joint Integrated Simulation (JIS) in preparation for ISS flight and planned specialized MSS robotic operations
- Support ISS MER process/operations improvement activities
- Integration and testing of space robotics and mechanisms simulations within the simulation environment at JSC
- Developing, executing and documenting simulation tests as well as analysing and validating simulation responses, documenting and resolving model issues, developing and documenting simulation requirements
- Role could also include:
- Helping to define the Extra-Vehicular Robotics (EVR) services to Gateway including external logistics, maintenance, inspection, assembly/reconfiguration, and support to external science payloads
- Providing preliminary systems engineering, integration advice and oversight on Gateway EVR
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in either Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or Applied Mathematics
- Two or more years of post-graduate professional experience in a similar position is preferred
- Knowledge of robotic systems and MSS operations is an asset
All candidates must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and be able to receive access to government facilities.
We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there. We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it.
Benefits statement:
MDA Space provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. MDA offers vacation with no set limit and a hybrid work schedule. 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 is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.
Accommodations
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.
