Power Test Engineer – RF & Automation for Space Systems

Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation; Quebec; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MDA Space is seeking a Power Test Engineer to join the satellite systems team in Montreal. You will develop test stations to automate production of geostationary antennas and ensure performance meets customer requirements for mission communications.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, analyze test requirements, define methods, and develop RF measurement procedures and software for automated testing. Security clearance is required for CGP and ITAR compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in electrical engineering or physics.
• Background in electrical engineering or physics with a solid foundation in electromagnetism or microwaves, plus strong programming skills.
• 5 years of experience.
• A motivated individual with initiative, strong team coordination skills, and a passion for improving test techniques.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the design team.
• Analyze test requirements.
• Define test methods and techniques.
• Define test equipment and test data processing methods.
• Draft test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Develop software applications and automated test and RF measurement procedures.
• Code and validate test sequences.
• Monitor tests and provide operational support according to the required specialty.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Microwave theory

Programming

Team coordination

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or physics

Tools

RF test equipment

Automation software

Job description

MDA Space is seeking a Power Test Engineer to join the satellite systems team in Montreal. You will develop test stations to automate production of geostationary antennas and ensure performance meets customer requirements for mission communications.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, analyze test requirements, define methods, and develop RF measurement procedures and software for automated testing. Security clearance is required for CGP and ITAR compliance.