Project Engineer EGSE

Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended healthcare

Dental and vision benefits

Disability income protection

Life insurance

Group retirement savings plans

Employee and family assistance program

Job summary

MDA Space in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue is seeking a motivated EGSE project engineer to join our team. You will contribute to the development of test equipment and support testing of satellite electronics units in a multidisciplinary environment.

You will work with AI&T managers to plan EGSE activities, conduct risk analyses, and ensure compliance with MDA standards. A Bachelor's in electrical engineering and at least five years in electronics are required, with leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years experience in electronics-related field.
• Experience in electronics test station design and manufacturing: digital, analog, power or RF electronics.
• Ability to organize work within a collaborative team and lead a design team.

Responsibilities

• Be part of an engineering team specializing in test equipment (EGSE).
• Contribute to the organization of technical work of multidisciplinary teams on satellite constellation projects.
• Interface with AI&T and department managers to secure materials and resources.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor EGSE activities from development to flight production models.
• Carry out risk analyses and technical trade-offs for EGSE projects.
• Participate in and organize technical reviews and implement corrective actions.
• Communicate program vision to achieve project objectives and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Project coordination

Risk analysis

Test equipment design

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job 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 4,000 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.

The role:

We are looking for a motivated and talented EGSE project engineer to join our team at our Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue office. The candidate will be involved in the development of test equipment, and will support the testing of satellite electronics units.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be part of an engineering team specializing in test equipment, otherwise known as Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE);
• Contribute to the organization of the technical work of multidisciplinary engineering teams designing test equipment in the context of a satellite constellation project.
• Act as an interface with the various levels of management (AI&T manager and department managers) to obtain the material and human resources needed to complete the project.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor the execution of EGSE activities related to development, qualification and flight production models.
• Carry out risk analyses and technical trade-offs for EGSE projects.
• Participate in and organize technical reviews of EGSE deliverables and ensure implementation of corrective actions where applicable.
• Communicate and implement program vision and planning to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure compliance of EGSEs with MDA standard practices and quality rules (performance, safety and certification if applicable).
• Interpret customer needs and requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent;
• Minimum 5 years experience in an electronics-related field;
• Practical experience in electronics test station design and manufacturing in one of the following fields: digital, analog, power or RF electronics.
• Ability to organize work within a collaborative team, strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in leading a design team.

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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.
• extended healthcare and flexible drug plans
• dental and vision benefits
• disability income protection
• life insurance
• group retirement savings plans
• an employee and family assistance program

Equal opportunity statement:

MDA Ltd. 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.