About this role
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 3,800 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. For more information, visit www.mda.space.
Role:
Understand encryption unit function, define requirements with the system engineer, provide technical feedback to the systems team, and communicate with government entities to ensure compliance with COSME requirements.
Tasks:
- Understand encryption unit function from the following perspectives:
- Technical data encryption and authentication
- Within the larger context of the Command and Data Handling Subsystem, as connected to the OBC
- Key Loading: Test keys, development keys, flight keys
- Testing for use on a satellite
- Provide technical feedback to the Systems Team
- Define requirements with Systems Engineer
- Communicate with Government Entities to describe system function and ensure adherence to COMSEC requirements.
- Space Threat assessment
- Risk management
- Test procedure and plan documentation
- Unit-level testing, system-level testing
Skills:
- Experience with:
- Packet sniffer
- TKL/SKL
- AES-256 Standard
- Red/Black Concept
- Crypto keys, key management, key loading
- Encryption and authentication of TM/TC
- GCM Encryption
- OTAR
- ITAR
- CCSDS Standards
- Ground Encryption
- NIST cybersecurity publications
- EGSE and lab testing
- Previous COMSEC training
Requirements:
- Engineering or Computer Science Degree in a related field (IT, Network Engineering, Embedded Systems are most relevant, Cybersecurity exp is a plus)
- +5 y Experience
- Desired: Specifically with Encryption Units in Space or Defense
- Canadian citizen
- Ability to obtain secret clearance
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).
We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA 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 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.