Junior Satellite Test Engineer — RF & Automation

MDA; Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Security clearance support

Job summary

MDA Space in Montreal is seeking a Junior Test Engineer to join the satellite systems team. You will help develop automated test stations for geostationary antennas and contribute to ensuring in-orbit performance meets customer requirements and mission needs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in electrical engineering or physics, strong electromagnetics knowledge, programming skills, and 0–2 years’ experience. French fluency is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or physics with a solid foundation in electromagnetics or microwaves.
• Strong programming skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• 0–2 years of experience in a related role.
• Strong initiative and team coordination abilities.
• Proficient in spoken and written French.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the design team to define test requirements and plans.
• Develop state-of-the-art test stations to automate production of antennas.
• Code and validate test sequences and data processing procedures.
• Monitor tests and provide operational support across RF, active electronics, and power domains.
• Coordinate test activities and the technical team to meet mission requirements.

Skills

Programming skills

Team coordination

French language

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or physics

Tools

RF measurement equipment

Python/Scripted test automation

Job description

MDA Space in Montreal is seeking a Junior Test Engineer to join the satellite systems team. You will help develop automated test stations for geostationary antennas and contribute to ensuring in-orbit performance meets customer requirements and mission needs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in electrical engineering or physics, strong electromagnetics knowledge, programming skills, and 0–2 years’ experience. French fluency is essential.