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 3,400 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 Intermediate Digital-Analog Board Engineer/Designer will be part of a team of hardware designers working on the design, implementation, and validation of mixed signal (Digital & RF) electronics Printed Circuit Board (PCB) used in satellites and other space-based systems. This may include applications such as high-speed telecommunication, digital control/processing, on-board processors, mass-memory units, motor drive units, etc. for space applications using new space technologies.
Responsibilities
- Apply the different aspects of Digital/Analog hardware design for space environment under the supervision of a senior technical authority.
- Convert board level requirements into a board design concept (architecture, I/Os, key parts, power dissipation estimate, FPGA, Software, etc.)
- Coordinate with FPGA, software and test designers to finalize the functional concept and facilitate the integration.
- Complete the schematic capture level design.
- Respect Design for Manufacture/Test in the space environment.
- Contribute to design layout constraints definitions, parts placement and layout.
- Oversee parts managements, complete bill of materials, and ensure parts qualifications for space.
- Perform circuit simulation (SPICE, Hyperlynx, ADS, etc.) and various design analyses (ex: worst case, FMECA).
- Coordinate the necessary reviews for the PCB component placement and layout with various specialties.
- Oversee board assembly and manufacturing tests.
- Contribute to the preparation of various documents such as review presentations, test plans, test procedures, etc.
- Perform testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of complex mixed signals boards.
- Support environmental and functional tests and validation for space missions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience designing processor, digital, analog or mixed signal PCBs.
- Good understanding of electronic circuits and communication protocols with strong PCB design experience
- Knowledgeable about PCB manufacturing processes
- Proficient experience in schematic entry (ex: Mentor Xpedition, PADS, OrCAD)
- Knowledge and experience with Excel spreadsheets, Python, MathCAD, Spice, Matlab, JIRA or other such tools/software languages.
- Experience in conducting analyses (FMECA, WCA, signal integrity, power integrity, etc.) using various tools such as PSICE, ADS SiPro, Hyperlynx, etc.
- Knowledgeable about part types, at ease with datasheets
- Lab experience with electronic circuits and laboratory instrumentation such as oscilloscope, network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, arbitrary waveform generator
- Exposure to RF design, signal processing, high-speed or motor control design.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- The ideal candidate would be pro-active, enthusiastic, and result-oriented team player
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.
