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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 3,000 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 Thermal Engineer to join our Robotics and Space Operation team at our Brampton, ON office.

Job Responsibilities:

• Thermal analysis - conceptual design, sizing, verification and validation of thermal control systems
• Experience in impact of different thermal environmental conditions (natural and induced thermal loads) on thermal and mechanical design
• Support manufacturing, and validate and prove the thermal design by conducting thermal and thermal-vacuum tests on the product hardware according to the thermal environment.
• Generate analysis reports and create thermal test plans and reports.

Job Requirements:

• Interested candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field. Master’s degree is preferred.
• 4+ years of post-graduate experience in the Aerospace industry.
• Strong problem solving skills and initiative-taking
• Multi-tasking and task-prioritizing capability
• Knowledge and understanding of thermal and general mechanical design
• Ability of working under tight schedule and pressure
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Experience in the design of thermal control systems and analysis for spacecraft would be considered an asset
• Experience with NX Space Systems Thermal or Thermal Desktop would be an asset
• Strong programming skills in Python, MatLab or similar would be an asset
• Experience in a major CAD tool (such as NX, Pro-E or Catia)

Comments/Special Considerations:

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.

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #MissionMDA 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 is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.

The compensation range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.