Intermediate Technician- Data Reception Operations

MDA is a leader in the provision of earth observation systems and services, catering to both the Canadian and international markets. MDA is currently a seeking one full-time staff member to join the team operating a satellite ground station near Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.  The successful applicant would be required to monitor ground station operations and provide first line maintenance support in a 24/7 operation.

MDA is seeking qualified personnel with skills in the following categories:

Responsibilities/tasks:

• Ensure scheduling and tasking of reception activities to assure system readiness for reception
• Monitor data reception activities from scheduling and reception to final data transfer to archive
• Tasking and monitor TT&C activities & reporting
• Detect and report any operational and technical problems
• Apply troubleshooting procedures
• Assist in maintaining accurate logs of system activities and reports
• Support the Senior Technician in system and equipment maintenance, Level 1 preventative maintenance and repairs, and maintenance logs
• Shift work will be required
• Available on call 24/7

 Qualifications include:

• 1-3 years of experience required in this domain
• Good Computer Skills and interested in satellite data reception
• Experience in data production and system maintenance
• Experience in system hardware/software preventative maintenance and repairs
• Experience in data reception, utilizing RF antenna subsystems

Special Considerations / Comments

• Candidate must hold or be cleared to Reliability Security Clearance prior to commencing work.