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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 global MDA Space team of more than 4,000+ space experts 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.\nFor more information, visit www.mda.space.\nRole\nMDA Space is seeking an Engineering Manager, Satellite Mission Engineering to join our growing Engineering organization in Richmond, BC.\nYou will provide direct people leadership for an assigned group of engineers and be responsible for the effective operation and continued development of the broader engineering department.\nYou will be responsible for building and sustaining an engaged, capable and diverse engineering team. This includes workforce planning, recruitment, employee development, performance management, resource assignment, succession planning, and continuous improvement of the engineering discipline. 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work.\nCollaborate with technical leaders to assess discipline capabilities, address skills gaps and strengthen technical communities of practice.\nSupport the modernization and adoption of engineering tools, methods and processes.\nParticipate in reviews of proposals, estimates, staffing plans, technical solutions, engineering plans and program risks as appropriate.\nBuild productive relationships across Engineering, Programs, Business Development, Operations, Human Resources and other supporting functions.\nRequired Experience\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Applied Science or a related technical discipline.\nA minimum of 10 years of relevant engineering experience, including demonstrated experience leading engineers or multidisciplinary technical teams.\nProven ability to coach, develop, motivate and engage engineering professionals.\nExperience with performance management, career development, workforce planning and resource assignment.\nExperience operating in a matrix organization and balancing employee, project and functional priorities.\nStrong understanding of engineering development lifecycles, technical governance and disciplined engineering practices.\nAbility to assess technical capability and staffing needs across current and anticipated work.\nSound judgment and the ability to make practical decisions in a dynamic environment where priorities and information may change.\nStrong planning, organization, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.\nStrong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with engineers, technical leaders, program managers, executives, customers and external partners.\nDemonstrated integrity, accountability and commitment to collaborative leadership.\nAbility to address sensitive employee and organizational matters professionally and confidentially.\nPreferred Experience\nWhile not mandatory, candidates will benefit from any of the following:\nExperience in the space, aerospace, defence, remote sensing or other complex engineered-product industry.\nExperience managing systems engineers supporting satellite missions, spacecraft, payloads, ground segments or related technologies.\nExperience recruiting and developing teams during a period of significant organizational growth.\nExperience with engineering competency frameworks, succession planning, promotion processes or technical career development.\nExperience reviewing technical proposals, estimates, engineering plans, program risks or major technical deliverables.\nExperience improving engineering processes, tools, standards or knowledge-management practices.\nProfessional engineering registration or eligibility for registration in Canada.\nComments/Special Considerations:\nSuccessful candidates must obtain and holdsecurity clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).\nWe’re a dream team of purpose-driven, 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If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.\nWe 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.\nMDA 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.\nMDA 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.\nThe compensation range for this position is $120,000 to $156,000 annually. 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