Structural Analyst

MDA Space (TSX: MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry, bridging the gap between what is proven and what is possible. As a pioneer in robotics, satellite systems, and geospatial intelligence—with a 55-year history of world firsts and more than 450 missions—MDA Space is a global leader in communications, Earth observation, and space satellites, as well as space infrastructure and exploration. The MDA Space team, comprising more than 5,500 space experts in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom, possesses the knowledge and expertise needed to transform a client’s bold vision into a feasible mission, thanks to a unique combination of experience, technical excellence, and a sense of wonder that has been part of our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push the boundaries on Earth and among the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.

We are looking for a Structural Analyst to join our satellite systems team at our Montreal office.

As the world’s leading independent commercial supplier of antennas, payloads, and electronics for communications satellites and radar systems, our team has successfully contributed to hundreds of missions over the past 60 years. With a long history of providing a wide range of solutions to customers around the world, our satellite systems team continues to grow and evolve—both on the ground and among the stars.

We are a dream team of passionate, collaborative, and determined individuals, and we are constantly looking for others to join the #MDATeam to foster new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that drive us to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited about expanding our presence in space and want to inspire the next generation, we’ll help you get there.

We’ve entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA invites everyone who wants to get involved and be a part of it. As an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, integrity, and collaboration, we are committed to strengthening MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this new chapter.

Role:

As part of a concurrent engineering team, the structural analyst will develop the structural design of space antennas and electronic equipment. The structural analyst performs static, dynamic, and thermoelastic analyses using standard analysis techniques, Nx/Nastran, and other commercial or in-house software.

Responsibilities:

• He or she will size components, identify problem areas, suggest modifications, or guide the design as necessary.
• He or she will calculate safety margins and document the analyses.
• He or she may also be called upon to develop test procedures, conduct tests, and write test reports to demonstrate the validity of the design.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 8 to 10 years of direct experience in structural dynamics (modal, sinusoidal, random) as well as in static and thermoelastic analyses using NASTRAN FEA software, preferably in an NX environment.
• Good communication skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to identify key issues in a design and prioritize them accordingly.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Experience with fatigue and impact analysis
• Knowledge of composites
• Experience with acoustic analysis.
• Experience with structural testing (vibration testing, modal testing, etc.)
• Bilingualism (interacting with clients outside Quebec and drafting deliverables in English)
• Experience in the space industry and an understanding of RF requirements are a plus.

Special Considerations:

Selected candidates must obtain and maintain a security clearance at the reliability level and pass the security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

Benefits Statement:

MDA offers competitive compensation and benefits to its employees at all locations. As a member of the MDA team, you and your eligible dependents can enroll in a benefits plan that provides comprehensive coverage through competitive health care, including:

• flexible supplemental health care and prescription drug plans
• dental and vision benefits
• disability income protection
• life insurance
• group retirement savings plans
• an employee and family assistance program

Equal Opportunity Statement:

MDA Ltd. is proud to offer reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process. If you wish to request such accommodations, please indicate this in your application or cover letter, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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