Intermediate Electronics Validation and Test Engineer/Designer

Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Intermediate Electronics Validation and Test Engineer/Designer to join their innovative team. This role involves the design, integration, and commissioning of specialized electronic test equipment for satellites and space systems. You will collaborate with a talented team of PCB designers, software engineers, and RF specialists to develop complex test systems and validate flight equipment. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology in the space sector and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Health care benefits

Dental and vision benefits

Disability income protection

Life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in testing electronic systems and communications.
• Strong knowledge of test automation, scripting, and laboratory instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate specialized electronic test equipment for satellites.
• Write and execute test plans for space-flight electronics qualification.

Skills

Testing electronic systems

High-speed digital communications

RF communications

Test automation and scripting

Planning and organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Jenkins

Oscilloscope

Network analyzer

Spectrum analyzer

Arbitrary waveform generator

JTAG interface

Job description

Intermediate Electronics Validation and Test Engineer/Designer

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: ENGII008644

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• Posted: February 27, 2025
• Full-Time

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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.

Role:

The Intermediate Electronics Validation and Test Engineer/Designer will be responsible for design, integration and commissioning of specialized electronic test equipment for testing mixed signal (Digital & RF) electronic products used in satellites and other space-based systems. The chosen candidate will work closely with PCB designers, Digital (FPGA), Software and RF designers as part of a product integration team responsible for developing complex test systems and validating flight equipment.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the design of complex test setups and electrical ground support equipment.
• Understand test and validation requirements and make recommendations to the team lead to improve efficiency.
• Write and execute test plans for space-flight electronics qualification.
• Recommend the test solutions including custom racks, HIL systems, TVAC testing and instrumentation, cabling setups, custom test fixture and related apparatuses.
• Support development of embedded systems, FPGAs and Microcontrollers and pilot the integration of such in the test system.
• Develop framework for automation of test sequences and support implementation.
• Work with the product design team and test professionals to review test data and produce compliance matrix.
• Support, troubleshoot and debug test equipment and flight hardware.
• Develop experimental techniques necessary to drive product technology development.
• Prepare and conduct test-readiness reviews for both internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in testing electronic systems, high-speed digital communications (20 GHz+), and RF communications.
• Knowledgeable in test automation and scripting.
• Knowledge/experience with MATLAB & Python.
• Familiarity with CI/CD framework and pipelines (Jenkins) is an asset.
• Good knowledge of various protocols such as RS-485/422/232, I2C, MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire, IEEE802.3, Gigabit Ethernet, SerDes and other serial interfaces and peripherals.
• Understanding of analog and digital circuit design. Able to identify, troubleshoot and resolve hardware irregularities. Ability to interpret electrical schematics. PCB design experience.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation such as oscilloscope, network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, arbitrary waveform generator, SPI bus analyzer, JTAG interface, etc.
• Experience with test processes such as thermal, vacuum, shock, vibration, dynamic burn-in, life-cycle, EMI, etc. is an asset.
• Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills.
• The ideal candidate would be a multidisciplinary, pro-active, enthusiastic, and a result-oriented team player.

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 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.