Junior Space PCB Engineer

Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation; Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Corp. in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC, is seeking a Junior Digital-Analog PCB Engineer/Designer to join a hardware team designing and validating mixed-signal PCBs for space applications.

You will assist with schematic capture, layout constraints, BOMs, and testing under a senior lead. The role emphasizes space-grade design, documentation, and collaboration across disciplines; French communication skills are important, English optional.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or equivalent.
• Knowledge and some experience with Excel spreadsheets, Pyhton, MathCAD, Spice, Matlab, JIRA or other tools.
• Basic understanding of electronic circuits and communication protocols
• PCB design experience is an asset
• Some lab experience with electronic circuits and instrumentation such as oscilloscope, network analyzer, spectrum analyzer
• Exposure to a schematic entry tool (e.g., Mentor Xpedition, PADS, OrCAD)
• Academic exposure to RF design, signal processing or motor control design.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in French; knowledge of English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apply digital/analog hardware design for space environment under supervision.
• Oversee board assembly and manufacturing tests under supervision.
• Contribute to creation of review presentations, test plans, procedures.
• Assist senior members in testing, troubleshooting, debugging of mixed-signal boards.
• Contribute to scripting for hardware design of flight electronics validation.
• Report progress and issues to lead.

Skills

PCB design

Schematic capture

RF design

Excel

Python

MathCAD

Spice

MATLAB

JIRA

French language

Education

Bachelor's in EE

Tools

Mentor Xpedition

PADS

OrCAD

Job description

Job Category: Engineering

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• Posted : October 9, 2026
• Full-Time

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Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC H9X3R2, CAN

Description

Company Overview

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 4000 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.

Role

The Junior Digital-Analog PCB Engineer/Designer will be part of a team of hardware designers working on the design, implementation, and validation of mixed signal (Digital & RF) electronics PCBs used in satellites and other space-based systems. This may include applications such as digital control/processing, on-board processors, mass-memory units, motor drive units, etc. for space applications using new space technologies.

Responsibilities

• Apply the different aspects of Digital/Analog hardware design for space environment under the supervision of a senior technical authority.
  • Schematic capture board level design.
  • Management of design layout constraints definitions, parts placement and layout reviews, manufacturing and assembly drawings completion.
  • Preparation of bill of materials, including parts qualifications for space.
  • Circuit simulation (SPICE, Hyperlynx, ADS, etc.) as required.
  • Design for Manufacture/Test in the space environment.
  • Various design analyses (ex: worst case, FMECA).
• Oversee board assembly and manufacturing tests under the supervision of a technical lead.
• Contribute to the preparation of various documents such as review presentations, test plans, test procedures, etc.
• Assist senior members in testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of complex mixed signals boards.
• Contribute to scripting for hardware design of flight electronics validation.
• Report progress and issues to their lead.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or equivalent.
• Knowledge and some experience with Excel spreadsheets, Pyhton, MathCAD, Spice, Matlab, JIRA or other such tools/software languages.
• Basic understanding of electronic circuits and communication protocols
• PCB design experience is an asset
• Some lab experience with electronic circuits and laboratory instrumentation such as oscilloscope, network analyzer (asset), spectrum analyzer (asset), arbitrary waveform generator (asset)
• Possible experience through university clubs or internships designing PCBs
• Exposure to a schematic entry tool (ex: Mentor Xpedition, PADS, OrCAD)
• Academic exposure to RF design, signal processing or motor control design.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in French , knowledge of English will be considered favorably (work on deliverables in English)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• The ideal candidate would be pro-active, enthusiastic, and result-oriented team player

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

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.

MDA 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.