About the position
Duties
Passionate about space? Would you enjoy working in major and complex projects or space mission operations, and taking on high‑impact challenges? The Canadian Space Agency invites you to apply for an Operations Engineer position for ISS Robotics Program as well as ISS Canadian Science Utilisation Program. A rare opportunity to exercise your skills in an international partnership environment to a field that is both essential and inspiring. The positions to be staffed are in Mission Planning, Real-Time Support, Project Management, Training, Ground Segment Support, Systems, Software, Logistics Engineering and Scientific Experiment Payload Operations Support.
Work environmentAre you looking for a stimulating work environment? The Operations and Infrastructure team within the Space Exploration directorate at the Canadian Space Agency needs you!
Here are some benefits of working at the CSA:
- Free parking
- Free access to the CSA gym (changing room and showers available free of charge)
- Located near the Promenades St-Bruno and the Longueuil Public Market
- Cafeteria offering a wide variety of quality meals at reasonable cost
- Outdoor terrace with tables and umbrellas
- Early childhood center "La Voie Lactée" located next to the CSA
- Larkin-Kerwin Library located in the CSA (https://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/library/default.asp)
Intent of the process
The intent of this selection process is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis. A pool of candidates will be established to staff similar positions with various tenures (indeterminate, specified period, acting, secondment or assignment).
Important messages
By participating in this process, you consent to the sharing of your application information with other departments in the event that you may be considered for and interested in a similar position.
A variety of assessment methods can be used, such as interviews, achievement records, performance appraisals and references.
Supervisor approval is required in the case of an assignment, a secondment, or an acting appointment.
You must provide proof of your studies.
Each person has the right to participate in an appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.
We may use random or top-down selection to determine who will move on to the next stage of the assessment process.
Please note that your application and your answers to the screening questions could be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Please note that the positions are located at the following address :
John H. Chapman Space Center, 6767, Route de l'Aéroport, Saint-Hubert, Quebec, J3Y 8Y9
Only the applications submitted via the GC Jobs Website will be considered as part of this appointment process. All requests presented otherwise (ex: fax, email, mail) will not be accepted.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
When submitting your application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the education and experiences requirements listed in the essential qualifications and asset qualifications section. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, how, when and where you acquired these experiences by giving examples. Content of your response must be supported by your CV/resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to CV/resume" your application will be rejected. Lack of examples and details will result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
Graduation with a degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, geological engineering, naval architecture or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.
OR
Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position to be staffed.
*Unless it is otherwise specified (e.g., Master’s degree), the term “degree” refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
EXPERIENCES:
EXP1: Four (4) years of experience in evaluating, analyzing and solving engineering or operations problems and in making recommendations.
EXP2: Four (4) years of experience in applying engineering principles and procedures.
EXP3: One (1) year of experience in the development of mission operations plans, operational products and procedures or operational software products for complex systems*.
*Complex Systems are defined as systems that are composed of many independent system elements playing a key role in the whole system's behavior, such as in aerospace, space or military domain.
EXP4: One (1) year of experience in consulting, negotiating or collaborating with various stakeholders in an operational environment**.
**An operational environment refers to the set of physical, technical, human, and organizational conditions in which a system is used and controlled to accomplish its objectives.
ABILITIES AND SKILLS
CAP1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
CAP2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
CAP3: Demonstrating integrity and respect.
CAP4: Thinking things through.
CAP5: Working effectively with others.
CAP6: Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
The qualifications listed below are considered assets. Depending on the requirements of the position to be filled, some of these assets may be used for selection purposes. You are therefore invited to provide all relevant information regarding the assets you believe you possess.
CERTIFICATIONS:
Holding a valid certification for a flight control room, an operations and engineering center, increment management center, or training position.
EXPERIENCES:
EXP1: Experience in the real-time provision of on-console operations or engineering support during operation, simulation or testing of complex space or aerospace systems.
EXP2: Experience in Life Cycle Material Management (LCMM) of space, aerospace or military operational hardware.
EXP3: Experience in planning, leading and monitoring elements of work of an engineering project in an operational environment.
EXP4: Experience in the development, testing, validation or implementation of operational space, aerospace or military hardware or real time software.
EXP5: Experience working with the Mobile Servicing System (MSS) flight software or flight products, (Procedures, Flight Rules, reconfiguration files, mission databases, etc).
EXP6: Experience in the development, integration, certification, and operation of scientific payloads or research instruments.
EXP7: Experience in at least two of the following: design, development, integration, testing, maintenance and upgrade of information technology (IT) hardware and software systems.
EXP8: Approximately two (2) years of experience within the last five (5) years in coding and designing software applications.
EXP9: Approximately two (2) years of experience with planning and executing Contract Management tasks, including the development of Contract work plans and contractual documentation (e.g. statement of work, work packages), planning and coordinating their associated reviews, reviewing the Contractor deliverables and claims in coordination with technical authorities and PSPC, as well as identifying and managing Contract and Project risks.
EXP10: Approximately two (2) years of experience in managing space projects, or in managing projects involving partnership with governmental organizations, or in negotiating with various stakeholders from Industry.
EXP11: Approximately two (2) years of experience within the last ten (10) years with real-time simulation hardware or software in one or more of the following areas: design, development, integration, testing, operation, maintenance and upgrades.
EXP12: Experience developing and delivering training materials for operating complex systems*.
*Complex Systems are defined as systems that are composed of many independent system elements playing a key role in the whole system's behavior, such as in aerospace, space or military domain.
EXP13: Experience in multibody dynamics modeling, kinematics, and control systems for multi-joint robotic manipulators.
EXP14: Experience in interpreting and applying system-level requirements for robotic operations, including performance constraints, safety margins, and interface compatibility
KNOWLEDGE:
CON1: Knowledge of principles and procedures of the complete life cycle of aerospace or military equipment and software.
CON2: Knowledge of space-based or planetary Payload operations.
CON3 : Knowledge of standard project management principles and practices, emphasizing on the monitoring and control of scope, cost, schedule, and risks for projects using work breakdown structures approach and the use of project management software tools.
ABILITIES:
CAP1: Ability to function effectively in an environment where tight deadlines and a high level of pressure are the norm.
CAP2: Ability to work within the Linux environment.
CAP3: Ability to develop computer programs in one or more of the following languages: C, C++, JAVA, SQL or PHP.