Payload EGSE Engineer

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’re on the hunt for a Payload EGSE Engineer 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 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 #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.

 

Role :

The Payload EGSE Engineer will be responsible for Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) for advanced telecommunication satellites at both payload and spacecraft integration stages.

 

Tasks :

• Review test plans and test system requirements, assess feasibility and propose efficient implementation
• RF and Electrical System EGSE Design, implementation, commissioning and maintenance
• Production of relevant EGSE documentation
• Operationalize EGSE for high volume production
• Participate in cross-functional teams
• May need to supervise testing activities.

 

Required Qualifications :

• Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent 
• At least 5 years of experience in test station design and implementation for electronics in one of the following field: digital, analog, power or RF electronics.
• Experience in testing electronic systems, ideally related to communications payloads
• Extensive experience with laboratory instrumentation such as network analyzer, high sampling oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, signal generators and modems
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as CANbus, SpaceWire, SPI serial link
• High level of autonomy with strong team work skills.
• Good personal, written and verbal communication skills
• Bilingual (French / English)

Assets:

• Knowledge of digital modulations, signal processing and Networking
• Experience with Serializer/Deserializer (SerDes) implementation
• Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing theory
• Knowledge/experience in Matlab and/or Python

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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 Ltd. 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.