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!
MDA Space’s international footprint in the UK creates opportunities to work with some of the most exciting space industrial players in the country. Delivering all three business area capabilities in Geointelligence, Robotics & Space Operations, and Satellite Systems, our UK team provides support to our European-based customers while specializing in the development of advanced space sensors for exploration missions as well as space-based communication technology. As our presence grows overseas, so does our need for new ambitious team players to help us advance our place in the Universe and beyond.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible throughout the product development lifecycle for the specification, design and validation of satellite communication products (SatComm’s)
• Detailed circuit design including schematic capture, component selection and simulation
• Directing in-house and 3rd party PCB layout design teams
• Deliver prototype and product quality manufacturing work-packages
• Supporting Hardware/Software/System integration, validation and qualification
Required Skills:
• 6+ years experience in a hardware product design role, ideally in the Space or similar industries
• Experience in the development of satellite/payload equipment is highly desirable.
• Design of complex, high speed circuits implemented as high density, multi-layer (10+) PCB’s
• Experience of circuit and PCB design and simulation tools (e.g. Allegro, ADS, SiWave, HFSS, CST)
• Hands on experience in the design of products that contain the following:
– Microcontrollers / Digital Signal processors / FPGA / ASIC
– High speed digital Interfaces (e.g. SerDes, ADC/DACs, etc.)
– Power supplies and sensors
– RF design
• In addition, specialist knowledge in the following areas would be advantageous:
– High reliability system design (Space, Military, Automotive, etc.)
– DC/DC power supply design
– Verilog/VHDL for developing board/power/clock/etc. management components
– Developing ASIC prototyping systems using FPGAs
– Knowledge of environmental, thermal, safety and EMI/EMC standards
– Practical use of scripting languages Tcl/Python/Perl etc.
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; private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, pension plan; and an employee assistance program. We also have a Hybrid work model in place, for a better work/life balance.
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.
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