Project Lead - Digital Analog PCB Design

MDA Space; Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care

Flexible drug plans

Dental and vision benefits

Life insurance

Group retirement savings plans

Job summary

MDA Space in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue is looking for a Project Lead in Digital-Analog PCB Design. This position involves leading a cross-functional hardware design team to create mixed-signal electronics units for satellites. Ideal candidates will have at least ten years of experience in PCB design and three years in leadership roles. Strong skills in communication, cost planning, and knowledge of Agile methodologies are essential. The role includes a competitive benefits package including health care, retirement plans, and more.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years minimum experience designing processor, high-speed or mixed-signal PCBs.
• Three (3) years of leadership experience leading electronics development teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Lead a digital/analog design team for space products.
• Coordinate cross-functional team members.
• Oversee procurement and production tasks.

Skills

Digital/Analog PCB Design

Leadership in Electronics Development

Agile Methodology

Communication Skills

Cost and Schedule Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Excel

JIRA

MS Access

Job description

Role

The Project Lead Digital-Analog PCB Design will lead a cross‑functional hardware design team from conception to validation and integration of mixed‑signal (digital & RF) electronics units used in satellites and other space‑based systems. This 12‑month mandate includes oversight of design, procurement, and production tasks to meet program cost, schedule, and technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a digital/analog design team for space products
• Coordinate cross‑functional team members (RF, systems, power, digital, manufacturing, structure, packaging, EMC, thermal)
• Deliver on program cost, schedule, and technical requirements
• Plan and schedule reviews with specialties (structure, thermal, packaging, manufacturing, quality assurance)
• Oversee procurement and production tasks to ensure cost and schedule are met
• Prioritize team tasks and goals to meet program milestones
• Communicate programmatic aspects to the technical team
• Lead sub‑contractual activities and support new business proposal opportunities
• Report staff levels to program manager
• Assess risk and make risk‑based decisions with management and technical team throughout the program lifecycle
• Ensure the digital/analog team follows quality and reliability standards
• Support digital department improvement initiatives
• Guide junior members and new employees
• Coordinate conversion of system‑level requirements into electronic unit‑level requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or equivalent
• Ten (10) years minimum experience designing processor, high‑speed or mixed‑signal PCBs
• Three (3) years of leadership experience, with a track record of leading electronics development teams to cost, schedule, and performance goals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French, with strong interpersonal and conflict‑management skills
• Cost and schedule planning experience
• Knowledge of Agile methodology (PSPO, Management 3.0, Scrum, Agile at scale)
• Experience with Excel, JIRA, MS Access or other relevant tools
• Ability to coach and supervise junior members and interns
• Understanding of electronic circuits and communication protocols
• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes
• Experience with design architecture and multi‑disciplinary specifications and reviews (FPGA, software, mechanical)
• Knowledge of space radiation effects on parts and accompanying qualification processes (asset)
• Exposure to RF design, mixed‑signal, signal processing, high‑speed or motor control design

Special Considerations

Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the reliability status level and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

Benefits

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages, including extended health care, 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 Ltd. is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please indicate them in your application or cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.