Junior Satellite Systems Design Engineer – Integration

Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation; Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Recruitment accommodations

Job summary

Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation in Canada is seeking a junior Satellite Design System Engineer to support design, integration, verification, and on-orbit operations for remote sensing and communications satellites.

The role covers system architecture, requirements capture, and coordination with subsystems, with execution across concept to launch-site support. Strong fundamentals in aerospace engineering and hands-on problem solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and their interactions.
• Proficiency in multidisciplinary engineering environments and design interpretation.
• Strong aerospace systems engineering fundamentals.
• Hands-on ability to support systems integration and testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing mission-level requirements (under supervision).
• Contribute to updating architecture documents and maintain traceability.
• Build SysML block models under the Lead System Engineer.
• Perform baseline calculations (power, CG, battery) per standard procedures.
• Support SRR, PDR reviews and capture decision minutes.
• Draft/update verification matrices and assist test technicians during campaigns.

Skills

Spacecraft subsystems knowledge

Systems engineering fundamentals

English communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-starting work style

Education

Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace or Physics

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation in Canada is seeking a junior Satellite Design System Engineer to support design, integration, verification, and on-orbit operations for remote sensing and communications satellites.

The role covers system architecture, requirements capture, and coordination with subsystems, with execution across concept to launch-site support. Strong fundamentals in aerospace engineering and hands-on problem solving are essential.