Mission-Critical Satellite TT&C/PDT Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

MDA Space seeks a System Engineer to design, integrate, verify and provide operational support for TT&C/PDT subsystems on current and next‑generation satellites. You will collaborate with payload, ground-segment, and mission‑operations teams to ensure reliable command delivery and high‑fidelity telemetry across the satellite life cycle.

The role requires 2–5 years TT&C/PDT system design experience, knowledge of CCSDS, ECSS and ITU standards, and a hands‑on approach to system integration and

Qualifications

• Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace or related field with 2-5 years of TT&C/PDT System design experience on LEO/MEO/GEO platforms.
• Knowledge of CCSDS TM/TC packet standards, ECSS telemetry & command protocols, PUS services and ITU frequency regulations.
• Understanding of aerospace system engineering fundamentals, space environment and orbit mechanics.
• Hands-on individual who can support systems integration processes and capability to test systems and resolve problems.
• Experience with Confluence and JIRA.
• Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little supervision.
• Ability to distill complex problems to fundamentals to solve with analysis, similarity, or creativity.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills in English; knowledge of French will be considered an asset (Contact with clients outside Quebec and work on deliverables in English).

Responsibilities

• Perform design, integration, verification, and operational support of TT&C/PDT subsystems for current and next‑generation satellites.
• Interface with spacecraft payload teams, ground-segment developers, and mission‑operations teams to ensure reliable command delivery and telemetry.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and verification matrices for unit, subsystem, and spacecraft‑level TT&C tests.
• Execute RF link testing, BER, command latency, and telemetry integrity verification.
• Manage anomaly investigation, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions.

Skills

TT&C systems

CCSDS/ECSS/ITU knowledge

Confluence & JIRA

Education

BSc in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace or related

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

MDA Space seeks a System Engineer to design, integrate, verify and provide operational support for TT&C/PDT subsystems on current and next‑generation satellites. You will collaborate with payload, ground-segment, and mission‑operations teams to ensure reliable command delivery and high‑fidelity telemetry across the satellite life cycle.

The role requires 2–5 years TT&C/PDT system design experience, knowledge of CCSDS, ECSS and ITU standards, and a hands‑on approach to system integration and