Satellite TT&C Systems Engineer — Design & IVV Lead

MDA Space

Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue

On-site

CAD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

MDA Space in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Canada, seeks a System Engineer to design, integrate, verify, and support TT&C/PDT subsystems for current and next‑generation remote sensing and communications satellites.

You will interface with spacecraft payload teams, ground‑segment developers, and mission‑operations teams to ensure reliable command delivery, high‑fidelity telemetry, and robust data handling throughout the satellite life cycle.

Qualifications

  • TT&C/PDT system design experience on LEO/MEO/GEO platforms.
  • Knowledge of CCSDS TM/TC packet standards, ECSS telemetry & command protocols, PUS services and ITU frequency regulations.
  • Proficiency in RF link-budget analysis, S-band/X-band/Ka-band modem architecture.
  • Understanding of aerospace system engineering fundamentals, space environment and orbit mechanics.
  • Hands-on individual who can support systems integration processes and resolve problems.
  • Experience with Confluence and JIRA.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; knowledge of French is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Define TT&C/PDT architecture (command generation, uplink, telemetry downlink, on-board data handling, RF front-end).
  • Lead hardware and software design for TT&C systems (transceiver, RF front-ends, antenna-pointing) and software (command sequencer, telemetry parser, health-monitoring).
  • Perform link-budget analysis, RF simulations, and error-budget budgeting.
  • Verify compliance with CCSDS, ECSS, ITU standards.
  • Develop test plans, procedures, and verification matrices for unit, subsystem, and spacecraft-level TT&C tests.
  • Mentor junior engineers and act as liaison with customers, partners and vendors.
  • Support design reviews and technology road-mapping.

Skills

CCSDS TM/TC standards
ECSS telemetry & command protocols
PUS services
ITU frequency regulations
RF link-budget analysis
Systems integration
Confluence
JIRA
Self-motivation

Education

Electrical/Aerospace Engineering degree
TT&C/PDT System design experience (2–5 years)

Tools

Confluence
JIRA

Job description

MDA Space in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Canada, seeks a System Engineer to design, integrate, verify, and support TT&C/PDT subsystems for current and next‑generation remote sensing and communications satellites.

You will interface with spacecraft payload teams, ground‑segment developers, and mission‑operations teams to ensure reliable command delivery, high‑fidelity telemetry, and robust data handling throughout the satellite life cycle.

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