Job Description

Description :
Company Overview:
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 3,800 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.
The Position:
We're on the hunt for a Mechanical Engineer on our Robotics and Space Operation team at our Brampton office.
With 40 years of operational experience and proven performance on the iconic Canadarm programs including Space Shuttle and International Space Station robotics and operations support, our Robotics & Space Operations team has 100% mission success in making space dreams come true.
Job Responsibilities:
As a Mechanical Engineer you will:

• Work on mechanism design and analysis activities, including tolerance analysis, component selection and performance analysis
• Manufacture and conduct testing of subsystems, assemblies and components - including design of GSE
• Identify risks, propose solutions and develop mitigation strategies.
• Investigate problems/failures during development and test
• Liaise with customers to resolve issues and discuss new business.

Job Requirements:

• Interested candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field and 6+ years of post-graduate experience in the Aerospace industry.
• Master's degree is preferred
• Familiarity with NX CAD & CAE tools
• Experience with customer interactions for presentations, technical discussions or training.
• Communication skills - oral and written
• Multi-tasking and task-prioritizing capability
• Ability of working under tight schedule and pressure
• Understanding spacecraft requirement is an asset

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.

Skills Required