Manager - Systems Engineering in Brampton

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space 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 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.

We are seeking a Manager, Systems Engineering, to lead a team of systems engineers working on state-of-the-art space and robotics technology. If you have a strong background in systems engineering and a passion for people management, professional development, and career advancement, this role is for you.

The Manager of Systems Engineering is responsible for leading and developing the Systems Engineering organization to ensure the technical capability, capacity, and leadership required to successfully deliver the company’s products and programs. The Manager provides strategic direction for the department, driving operational excellence, workforce planning, process maturity, and continuous improvement.

In this role you will:

• Lead and develop a team of Systems Engineers.
• Establish departmental organizational structures, workforce strategies, and succession plans aligned with business objectives and future capability needs.
• Oversee recruitment, employee development, engagement, retention, performance management, and leadership development.
• Support department-wide resource forecasting, capacity planning, and workforce allocation to enable Programs, Product Development, R&D, and Business Development.
• Ensure the organization maintains the skills, competencies, and technical expertise required to support current and future business needs.
• Foster a high-performance culture that promotes innovation, professional growth, employee engagement, and continuous learning.
• Oversee engineering facilities, processes, tools, and infrastructure required to support departmental and program execution.
• Organize Systems Engineering participation in proposal development and bid reviews to ensure technical solutions and cost estimates align with customer needs, competitive positioning, and business strategy.
• Oversee departmental operating and overhead budgets, annual forecasting, spending priorities, and capital investment planning.
• Develop and approve business cases for strategic investments in tools, infrastructure, and capability development.
• Establish departmental strategic priorities, objectives, and performance metrics aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead continuous improvement, modernization, and transformation initiatives, including Digital Engineering, MBSE, AI-assisted engineering, and next-generation engineering practices.
• Implement and promote advanced engineering tools, techniques, and procedures to improve organizational effectiveness and competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

• People/Resource Management: Lead and develop a Systems Engineering organization through Team Leads, and technical staff. Establish workforce, succession, and organizational capability strategies aligned with current and future business needs.
• Functional Leadership & Governance: Establish and maintain Systems Engineering policies, processes, procedures, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Technical Leadership: Provide strategic technical leadership for the Systems Engineering organization.
• Business Leadership: Organize Systems Engineering participation in proposal development, bid reviews, customer engagements, and strategic pursuits.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of engineering and engineering leadership experience, preferably in the space industry or a related field.
• Experience in workforce planning, budgeting, organizational leadership, and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated success implementing engineering process improvements and organizational transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle processes, requirements management, systems architecture, verification and validation, and modern engineering practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.

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

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.

The compensation range for this position is $102,000 - $160,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.