Payload System Verification and Validation Engineer

Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the space industry is seeking a Payload System Verification and Validation Engineer to join their Montreal team. This role involves defining, analyzing, and validating system requirements for digital telecommunications payloads while working with a collaborative team of experts on innovative solutions in the space sector. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, along with strong knowledge of digital architectures and verification processes.

Benefits

Competetive health care and flexible drug plans

Dental and vision benefits

Disability income protection

Group retirement savings plans

Employee and family assistance program

Qualifications

• 5+ years in telecommunications systems, especially in digital payloads.
• Strong skills in developing and executing test plans.
• Familiarity with hardware software tools for payload verification.

Responsibilities

• Define and validate system requirements for digital telecommunications payloads.
• Develop verification plans and analyze results.
• Lead payload test campaigns at equipment and spacecraft levels.

Skills

Requirements verification by test

Digital payload architectures

Automation with Python

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Vector Network Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Job description

Payload System Verification and Validation Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: PAYLO009175

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• Posted : May 28, 2025
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

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

Description

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 3,000 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.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

We are on the hunt for a Payload System Verification and Validation Engineer on our systems team at our Montreal office.

As the leading global independent commercial supplier of antennas, payloads, and electronics for communication and radar satellites, our team has successfully contributed to hundreds of missions in the past 60 years. With an extensive heritage in a wide range of solutions delivered to customers globally, our Satellite Systems team continues to grow and evolve on the ground and in the stars.

We are 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 are excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we will 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.

Tasks:

• Define, analyze, and validate system and subsystem requirements for digital telecommunications payloads.
• Develop and execute verification plans, including defining test strategies, writing test procedures, and analyzing results.
• Lead or support system-level payload test campaigns, both at equipment and spacecraft level.
• Interface with payload hardware and software teams to ensure correct implementation and traceability of requirements.
• Participate in technical reviews and support anomaly investigation and resolution.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams including RF, digital, embedded software, FPGA, and systems engineering.
• Contribute to technology evolution by identifying opportunities for design optimization and innovation.

Must haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 years+ of experience in telecommunications systems, particularly in digital payloads. (experience outside of the Space industry will also be considered)
• Strong expertise in requirements verification by test, including practical experience in developing and executing test plans.
• Solid understanding of digital payload architectures, including SDR-based flexible processors and beamforming using DRA.
• Familiarity with hardware and software tools used in payload verification, such as:
• Vector Network Analyzers (VNA) and Spectrum Analyzers for RF testing
• Baseband signal generators, Channel Emulators, and BER testers
• Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW for test automation and data analysis
• SCPI, VISA, and similar interfaces for instrument control
• Good understanding of FPGA-based systems and embedded software architectures is a plus.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada, capable of obtaining necessary security clearance.

Complementary skills/knowledge:

• Previous experience in Space or Constellation Operations
• Development and testing of new automated testing methodologies
• Knowledge of requirements Management tools such as DOORS/Windchill/Jama
• Demonstrated capability to efficiently work autonomously and with little to no supervision
• Written and verbal communications skills in English, knowledge of French will be considered favorably

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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 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.