SAR Payload Product Manager

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 60-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 3,400 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.

Summary : The SAR Payload Product Manager is part of the Office of the Chief Architect and has the design authority of one or more Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Payload products. In this capacity, the SAR Payload Product Manager owns the product roadmap, the product strategy and the product requirements while accomplishing key activities related to product development and the management of the associated Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio. The main objectives are to provide leadership in product development and life-cycle strategy, market analysis & requirements management, cost reduction strategy, pricing & bids, product technical presentations to support business development activities and business cases for new products.

Tasks :

• Own product roadmap, vision, strategy, requirements and architecture based on :

Inputs from customers and front-end of the business

Propose internal R&D activities aligned with business objectives and future market needs

Promote technology innovation across the business

Support trade-offs with potential customers

Engineering : Communicate results on latest technology and product development activities. Identification of critical cost reductions

The SAR Payload Product Manager is responsible for a critical business function while not having direct control over the resources that are instrumental in making it happen. There is a constant struggle to rally support and adhere to the extremely demanding product development and front-end-of-the-business timelines. The SAR Payload Product Manager is thus constantly required to manage time and priorities to meet multiple conflicting deadlines.

The SAR Payload Product Manager does not have direct reports but can lead typically up to 20 employees (mostly engineers) assigned to internal / external R&D activities or proposals. The timely execution of a sound development plan combined with a strong performance on B&P activities are important drivers in our ability to win contracts and fuel our growth.

Qualifications Required :

Comments / Special Considerations :

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the SECRET status level II , and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) .

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. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

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.

MDA 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.

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