Phased Array Antenna Lead Systems 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 are on the hunt for a Phased Array antenna lead Engineer on our 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 are 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 are excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we will 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:  

As part of the System Engineering Department, the Phased Array antenna lead Engineer will lead, and coordinate the work needed for the definition, development and execution of the Phased Array designs, and the preparations, implementation, testing and verification of the of such sub-systems. 

Tasks: 

The Phased array antenna engineer will perform and participate in the following tasks and activities, depending on the background and experience of the candidate. 

• Generate and maintain the requirements of the Antenna sub-system and lower level associated to the sub-system units. 
• Perform requirements management activities, e.g. tracing parent and child requirements, requirements justification, etc.  
• Lead the development of design architecture and sub-system level performance budgets 
• Lead a cross-disciplinary team to converge on a design architecture that meets the mission requirements.  
• Generate and maintain verification matrices and detailed test requirements. 
• Develop and maintain build matrices to identify and track all product development hardware.   
• Develop the Assembly, Integration and Test Plan. Support test activities starting from the planning phase through to production. 
• Review unit level & system level test data, evaluate non-compliances. Support efforts on automated data post-processing/management. 

 Must haves: 

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent 
• At least 10 years of experience 
• Previous experience with active antenna system designs, beam forming, antenna parameters. 
• Experience with Antenna testing, and facilities associated to radiated tests  
• Experience in concepts of space and/or ground segment design antenna applications, specification and integration methodologies. 
• Knowledge in Matlab & Simulink and other simulation tools 

Complementary skills/knowledge: 

• Requirements Management tools such as DOORS/Windchill/Jama
• Previous experience in Space programs  
• Experience creating or using models and/or simulation software. 
• Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little to no supervision 
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in English, knowledge of French will be considered favorably 

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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 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.