Intermediate Engineer, EGSE and Pre-Functional Testing

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) 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 MDA Space team of more than 3,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK 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.

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

We are on the hunt for an Intermediate Engineer, EGSE and Pre-Functional Testing on our satellite systems team at our Montreal office.

As the leading global independent commercial supplier of antennas, payloads, and electronics for communication and radar satellites, our team has successfully contributed to hundreds of satellite missions in the past 60 years. With an extensive heritage in a wide range of solutions delivered to customers globally, our Satellite Systems team continues to grow and evolve on the ground and in the stars.

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join MDA 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.

We are looking for a motivated and talented EGSE and pre-functional test engineer to join our team at our Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue office. The candidate will participate in the development of test solutions and equipment, and will support the testing of satellite electronics units.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective pre-functional test strategies for the test equipment that will be used to test satellite electronics;
• Collaborate with the design team to maximize pre-functional test coverage (“Design for Testability” (DFT) and “Design for Manufacturability” (DFM)).
• Support pre-functional testing of satellite-integrated electronic electronics units;
• Be part of an engineering team specialized in test equipment, otherwise known as Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE);
• Design and support the manufacture and/or programming of pre-functional test equipment
• Produce design documentation such as electrical diagrams, assembly drawings, bills of material, etc.
• Perform analysis and write test procedures;
• Support the procurement, manufacture and validation of pre-functional test equipment.

Experience and skills required 

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent;
• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Practical experience in pre-functional test strategy design;
• Printed circuit board (PCB) design skills;
• Ability to analyze electronic schematics.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team, with strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment.

Assets

• Knowledge of IEEE 1149 (JTAG) “Boundary Scan” standard for pre-functional testing.
• Knowledge of Testway test coverage optimization software.
• Knowledge of Flying Probes pre-functional test technology.
• Knowledge of Python or VBA.
• Knowledge of microcomputers (Raspberry Pi / Arduino)
• Microsoft Office suite and Visio.
• Experience of working with burn-in systems
• Bilingual (French / English)

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) and ITAR.

Benefits Statement:

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

MDA is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.