Complex System Development Engineer

3 days ago


Eastleigh, Hampshire, United Kingdom Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation Full time

We are seeking a Complex System Development Engineer to join our team at Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation. This role involves working on innovative projects and contributing to the development of cutting-edge technology.

About the Company

Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation (MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry, with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions under our belt. We are a pioneer in robotics, satellite systems and Geointelligence, with a team of over 3,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK.

The estimated salary for this position is £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, pension plan; and an employee assistance program.

We have a Hybrid work model in place, allowing for a better work/life balance.

Job Description:

This role requires 2+ years experience in design, manufacture and test of complex technological systems. You should have experience with optics, optical sensors, and opto-mechanical assemblies. Ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential.

Responsibilities:
  • Capturing, deriving, and managing engineering requirements
  • Developing innovative solutions to engineering requirements
  • Analyzing performance & justifying design choices
  • Providing oversight and supervision to different engineering disciplines during design, integration and test
  • Planning test campaigns
  • Troubleshooting hardware and software for space missions
  • Analyzing test data and writing test reports
  • Delivering verified flight equipment compliant to customer requirements
Requirements:
  • 2+ years experience in design, manufacture and test of complex technological systems
  • Experience with optics, optical sensors, and opto-mechanical assemblies
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent written and oral communication
  • Familiarity with formal configuration control methods
  • Knowledge of qualification and acceptance environmental testing
  • Experience with test specification, plan, and procedure development
  • Familiarity with ECSS standards
  • Experience working with systems designed for space environments
  • Experience with Python, Visual Basic, MATLAB/C or C++
  • Hands-on experience of Manufacturing, Assembly and Testing
Personal Qualities:
  • Enthusiastic about space exploration
  • Keen to solve complex challenges
  • Committed team player who freely and proactively shares knowledge with others
  • Good analytical skills for identifying root cause issues
  • Able to define test cases to expose problems and develop robust solutions
  • Flexibility in understanding the need for change due to business re-focus
  • Willingness to travel to other MDA/partner locations for delivery of project objectives
  • Able to plan and execute assigned work on schedule
  • Detail oriented
  • Clearly communicates tasks, schedules and priorities with team members


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