Careers at Canadian Space Agency. The Career outlook for space agency officers are good not only in Canada but all over the world. It is among the top employees of country.
It provides stress free environment to its employees from the day of hiring. The CSA is looking for dynamic, qualified and hardworking candidates for the following post.
Vacancies:
- System Support Engineer
Education:
- Graduation
Age limit:
- Applicant must be 24 years old or above.
Salary is from $78,864 to $101,012 per year.
The last date to apply: 17-March-2024.
How to apply:
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The Canadian space agency (CSA) is federal agency of country. The agency works under the ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development.
It is accountable to the parliament through minister. Now it is hiring as senior system engineer (SSE). Both male and females are welcome to apply.
Duties:Â
SSE supervises and coordinates on various projects related to space system operations and development. He/she handles the integration, development, security checks of systems. The incumbent ensures that all the technical objectives are achieved. In-short serves as a technical manager.
Experiences/skills:
- Experiences in analyzing and solving engineering issues.
- Experience or knowledge of systems engineering practicals.
- Good communication and analytical skills.
- Ability to work under-pressure.
- Knowledge of basic rules and regulations of department.
It was established by space agency act in 1990. Its headquarters are situated in Quebec. The organization has regional offices in Ottawa and coordination offices in Washington, Paris and Huston.
It control all the space missions and researches. In the past Canada has donate funds, technology and expertise to the world space effort, especially in partnership with NASA & ESA. Robotics workstation and canadarm is the best example of its safe mission.
The agency is committed to develop technology for the benefit of humanity. Its main vision is to upgrade the space science and technology for economic progress. It is also observed that economic developed countries has low unemployment rates.
Canada is first participant in the lunar gateway project. In the past it has contributed for many international projects. Now it is contributing for upcoming web space telescope.
Canada launches satellite projects after world war II for defence research. In 1957, first satellite project was developed. In 1962, it was launched and Canada became the 3rd country to through artificial satellite into space.
At that time Canada has less capabilities, so Aloutte 1 was sent upward by NASA. Due to excellency of satellite Canada and U.S. launched an ISIS program. In 1972, Canada designed its own geostationary communication satellite network.
It has working partnership with various other agencies of other countries like SNSA, NASA and ISRO. After the creation of European spaces agency, it also hold observer status in ESA. Overall CSA has strong working relationship with ESA.
Selection process:
Selection procedure consists of Application process (complete application form), Test and Interview. Selected candidates will go through training.
Note * It is governmental department so they get all benefits like pension, medical allowance etc.