Project Lead Digital-Analog PCB Design

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 3,400 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 Project Lead Digital-Analog Design will be leading a cross-functional team of hardware designers from conception to validation and integration of mixed signal (Digital & RF) electronics Units used in satellites and other space-based systems. This may include applications such as complex digital control/processing units, mass-memory units, motor drive units, etc. using “new space” technologies. 

Responsibilities

• Lead a Digital/Analog design team for space products.
• Coordinate a cross-functional team of members of various skills: RF, systems, power, digital, manufacturing, structure, packaging, EMC, and thermal, etc.

• Responsible for leading a team to deliver on program cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
• Plan and schedule with various specialties (structure, thermal, packaging, manufacturing, quality assurance, etc.) the necessary reviews for the various deliverables.

• Oversee procurement production tasks to ensure cost and schedule are met.
• Prioritize the team tasks and goals to meet program milestones.

• Provide and communicate understanding of the programmatic aspects of a program to the technical team.
• Lead sub contractual activities and support new business proposal opportunities.
• Report on staffing levels to program manager.
• Assess risk and make risk-based decisions in collaboration with management and technical team throughout program lifecycle to ensure program objectives are met.
• Ensure Digital/Analog team follow quality and reliability standards.
• Support digital department improvement initiatives.
• Guide junior members and new employees.
• Coordinate with technical leads and program managers the conversion of system level requirements into electronic unit level requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or equivalent.
• Ten (10) years minimum experience designing processor, high-speed or mixed signal PCBs.
• Three (3) years in leadership experience. Demonstrated success leading electronics development teams to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals from start to finish.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to lead group discussions, strong interpersonal and conflict management skills.

• Cost and schedule planning experience 
• Knowledge in Agile methodology (PSPO, Management 3.0, Scrum, Agile at scale).
• Knowledge and experience with Excel spreadsheets, JIRA, MS Access, or other such tools/software languages.
• Ability to coach and supervise junior members and interns.
• Understanding of electronic circuits and communication protocols.
• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes.
• Exposure to RF design, mixed signal, signal processing, high-speed or motor control design.

 

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.