Satellite Electrical Systems Engineer

MDA; Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A space technology leader in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue is seeking a Satellite Electrical Systems Engineer to manage electrical interfaces and support satellite development. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 0 to 2 years of relevant experience, with strong communication skills in English and French being beneficial. This position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive health care plans

Flexible drug plans

Dental and vision benefits

Disability income protection

Group retirement savings plans

Employee and family assistance program

Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Understanding of electrical systems engineering.
• Experience with electronic unit designs.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical interface control documentation.
• Support electrical analyses, budgets and design details.
• Perform failure modes and effects analyses.

Skills

System-level electrical power generation

RF communication subsystems

Ability to work within an engineering team

Strong communication skills in English

Strong communication skills in French

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Overview

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 Satellite Electrical Systems 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.

Role

As a member of the Systems Engineering Department, the Satellite Electrical Systems Engineer will provide technical expertise related to power & data interfaces, power analyses & budgets, RF communication performance budgets, failure analysis and functional testing for newly designed telecommunication satellite.

Tasks

Depending on the job function, the Electrical Systems Engineer will perform and participate in the following tasks and activities depending on the background and experience of the candidate:

• Manage electrical interface control documentation for power, analog, digital & RF connections between Platform and Payload units & subsystems
• Support electrical analyses, budgets & design details related to power generation, storage & distribution
• Perform failure modes & effects analyses and support failure detection, isolation & recovery activities
• Support test activities including preparation and/or review of test plans, procedures & reports
• Prepare total dose & single event effects ionizing radiation analyses
• Write systems engineering documentation including requirements specifications, statement of compliance, verification matrix and design descriptions
• Support satellite development activities: concept of operations and communication Payload integration on Platform
• Support various program reviews: EQSR, SRR, PDR and CDR

Must haves

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in electrical engineering
• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience
• Initial experience with system-level electrical power generation, storage and distribution
• Initial experience with RF communication subsystems, communication protocols
• Relevant electrical systems engineering background including experience with electronic unit designs, wiring harnesses, data bus protocol standards and system-level testing

Complementary skills/knowledge

• Understanding of the space environment, communication satellites, radio frequency (RF) equipment and the various solar cell & battery technologies
• Ability to work within an engineering team
• Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little to no supervision
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in English and 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.