Satellite C&DH Systems Architect

MDA; Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MDA is seeking a C&DH Systems Engineer to support and design the command, data handling, and control functions for Earth observation and telecommunications satellites. The incumbent will lead architecture, requirements, and trade studies, and may serve as technical authority through the lifecycle.

The role requires a B.Sc. in electrical engineering or related field with 5+ years in C&DH; hands-on integration, testing, and troubleshooting; and experience with SpaceWire, MIL-1553, CAN, Ethernet,

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering, aerospace, or related field with 5+ years in satellite C&DH.
• Proficiency in SpaceWire, MIL-1553, CAN, Ethernet, CCSDS telemetry/command and PUS.
• Experience with processors, FPGAs, firmware, and embedded software.
• Strong writing and communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Translate mission requirements into C&DH functional specifications and manage traceability.
• Lead embedded design of processors, data buses, memory subsystems, and interfaces.
• Collaborate with RTOS/API/FSW teams on software architecture and scheduling.
• Develop and validate the satellite baseline database and ICDs/Design Descriptions.
• Develop verification plans, test matrices, and validation procedures; execute functional tests and anomalies investigations.
• Draft and maintain C&DH standards and ensure artifacts are in the PLM system.

Skills

C&DH engineering

Requirements traceability

System architecture

RTOS & embedded software

English communication

Education

B.Sc. in Electrical/Aerospace engineering

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

MDA is seeking a C&DH Systems Engineer to support and design the command, data handling, and control functions for Earth observation and telecommunications satellites. The incumbent will lead architecture, requirements, and trade studies, and may serve as technical authority through the lifecycle.

The role requires a B.Sc. in electrical engineering or related field with 5+ years in C&DH; hands-on integration, testing, and troubleshooting; and experience with SpaceWire, MIL-1553, CAN, Ethernet,