Junior Engineer, EGSE and Pre-Functional Testing

About MDA Space:

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.

 

Role: 

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 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;
• 0 to 2 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 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