Intermediate Geospatial Analyst - Ottawa, Canada - MDA

MDA
MDA
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2 weeks ago

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Company Overview:

For those who dream of advancing our space in the Universe and on Earth, we'll take you there.


Serving the world from our Canadian home and our global offices, MDA is an international space mission partner and robotics & space operations, satellite systems and Geointelligence pioneer with a 50-year story of firsts on and above the Earth.

Today, we're leading the charge towards viable Moon colonies, enhanced Earth observation, communication in a hyper-connected world, and more.

We're fueled by a pioneering spirit that carries us beyond.

And together we enable highly skilled people to continually push boundaries and tackle big challenges requiring solutions that endure and inspire.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you


The Role:


As we continue to grow our surface movement analysis team, we are seeking an Analyst to contribute to the production, analysis, and communication of measurements made from interferometric analyses of mines, oil and gas reservoirs, pipelines, cities, and critical transportation and water infrastructure.


Responsibilities:


  • Work with a team of geospatial analysts in the execution of InSAR service projects
  • Generate ground measurement results over mines, oil and gas reservoirs, pipelines, cities, and transportation infrastructure using proprietary methods of InSAR analysis developed by MDA.
  • Produce maps and graphic used for communication of geospatial phenomena using ARC software
  • Maintain and continue the development of MDA Visualization Portal and other QC/Processing tools.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


  • Knowledge and experience working with remote sensing and geomatics technologies is essential
  • Knowledge of Digital Signal/Image Processing is essential
  • Strong mathematics and physics skills are essential
  • Computer programming/ scripting skills are essential
  • Experience working with ESRI Online services and associated programming skills is an asset.
  • Knowledge and experience working with Satellite Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) (e.g but not limited to RADARSAT1 and 2; Sentinel1, etc) is an asset
  • Knowledge of Python and /or arcPy, MATLAB, JavaScript is an asset
  • Knowledge of geodatabases is an asset
  • Ability to work to tight schedules
  • Ambition to grow in the organization

Job Education and Experience:


  • University degree with strong physics/mathematics background
  • Courses or experience in programming/scripting
  • Geotechnical discipline is an asset
  • Graduate level experience is an asset
  • Related remote sensing and/or geomatics job experience would be an asset.


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.

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