Engineer - MTS - Electrical (Hardware Design)

Company Overview

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.

The Position

MDA Space is currently seeking an Electrical Engineer in the field of Analog/Digital/Power Hardware Design to join our Robotics & Space Operations team at our Brampton office.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Electrical Engineering Department in a variety of tasks. As a member of the Electrical Engineering Team in Analog/Digital/Power Hardware Design, you will work in the Logistics & Sustaining Engineering (L&SE) program (to support On-Orbit Space Station activities), and/or the Gateway External Robotics System (GERS) program, and/or the planetary/lunar rovers’ programs, and/or R&D activities.

Responsibilities:

The interested candidates do not need to be experienced in all areas below, but should demonstrate proficiency in at least Analog, Power, Motor/Motor controller, Cable/Test rack designs.

• Low-noise Analog circuit design including sensor front-end amplifiers, filtering, and data acquisition systems.
• High-speed digital and analog board design experience including schematic entry, circuit simulations, electrical worst-case analysis, parts stress analysis, PWB layout design, and support to Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) drawings and manufacturing.
• Testing and debugging of CCAs at the board level, testing of avionics at the unit level, and system integration level.
• Proficient in the use of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, TDR’s and VNA’s, power amplifiers, function generators etc.
• Have the ability to understand the client’s requirements and break it down into a detailed specification document that guides design and testing
• DC Brushless/Brushed Motor Driver/Controllers, resolvers, and encoders design
• Perform electrical analysis for motors and motor controllers
• Design of motor control schemes and sensors related to motor drivers
• Integrate the designs taken from electrical engineering, materials, thermal and structural analysis in 3D models
• Perform design related activities for avionics chassis designs with considerations for EMI/EMC, thermal, structural and mass and volume constraints
• Develop production, assembly drawings and parts lists
• Develop standard manuals, business processes and templates

Assets:

• Experience using electrical CAD tools such as ORCAD, Altium, AutoCAD Electrical, Matlab, and Spice Simulators
• Experience with Siemens Expedition Suite of ECAD design tools
• Organized, self-starter, attention to detail
• Experience with MS Excel, MS Visio, VBA
• Experience with programming languages such as Python
• Experience with PCB/CCA manufacturing cycle processes
• Previous experience of manufacturing and assembly practices
• Experience in product-based, design to cost environments
• Experience in working with customers such as NASA JPL and Lockheed Martin on integrating avionics at their assembly, integration and test facilities

Qualifications/ Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Computer, Electrical or Systems Engineering
• 5 - 10 years of experience in engineering function in space, robotics, or related technical field. 
  Candidates may be considered for a Intermediate/Working/Senior levels based on their qualifications and relevant industry work experience.
• Strong oral, written and verbal communication skills
• Result orientated and exhibits excellent critical thinking
• Works well in a dynamic environment and to a specific set of requirements
• Strives to provide customers/clients with personalized and efficient service
• Team player that demonstrated high level of integrity

 

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.

The compensation range for this position is $88,000 - $117,7000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

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