Member of Technical Staff – Electrical / Hardware designer full_time

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 Electrical/Hardware engineer on our Vision System and Sensor team at our Kanata / Ottawa office.

With 40 years of operational experience and proven performance on the iconic Canadarm programs including Space Shuttle and International Space Station robotics and operations support, our Robotics & Space Operations team has 100% mission success in making space dreams come true. 

Role:

• Contribute to complex projects relating to the design of products whose applications are numerous, including spacecraft relative navigation sensors, processing platforms, vision systems and LiDAR solutions
• Perform circuit card level design and testing for both analog and digital circuitry
• Contribute to architecture of new camera and sensor platforms
• Prepare and maintain design documentation
• Conduct and document engineering analysis (Derating, Worst Case, Reliability, Radiation, EMI/EMC Analysis, FMECA, Power Budget)
• Conduct and documents investigations of hardware anomalies and failures
• Perform Acceptance Test Procedures on Engineering and Flight model HW
• Mentor less experienced staff
• Assist with project estimation
• Collaborate with cross functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience level flexible: Desired 8+ years related experience; minimum 2 years with high reliability design experience
• Desirable: Space, aerospace, or military design experience. High reliability.
• Digital and analog design background. Microprocessors, memories, image sensors, I2C, opamps, filters, point of load power supplies
• Familiarity with radiation analysis
• Familiarity with EEE-INST-002
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC compliance issues
• Familiarity with FPGA design – implementation into a CCA with internal RTL experience beneficial
• Familiarity with power supply design
• Familiarity with LTSpice simulation
• Familiarity with requirements definition and/or as verification and validation methodologies
• Familiarity with component qualification concerns
• Familiarity with Design For Manufacturing methods
• Familiarity with LiDAR or other laser related design and test
• Schematic capture (preferentially Orcad), board layout (preferentially Allegro), signal and power integrity analysis
• Strong lab debug skills
• Strong documentation skills
• Excellent communication skills (English); both verbal and written
• Highly motivated team player with excellent communication skills, initiative, superior problem solving skills, the ability to prioritize tasks and willingness to learn and adapt
• Capable of working under pressure to meet time critical deadlines and ensure reliable designs
• Able to obtain a Federal Government Security Clearance (minimum Reliability level)
• PASSION TO CONTRIBUTE TO AMAZING SPACE PROGRAMS INCLUDING CANADARM3 ON THE LUNAR GATEWAY

Basic Requirements

• BSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

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 Space 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 Space and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

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 Space provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA Space, 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 Space is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.

Accommodations

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.

The compensation range for this position is $78,000 – $114,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

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