Satellite V&V and AIT Senior System Engineer

Mda Ltd.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Satellite V&V and AIT Senior System Engineer to join their innovative team in Montreal. This role involves leading the design and validation of electrical systems for telecommunication and remote sensing satellites. You will be responsible for creating test plans, participating in cross-functional teams, and supporting satellite testing. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in V&V and AIT, along with strong communication skills. Join a diverse and collaborative environment where your contributions will help shape the future of space exploration and technology.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Health Care Plans

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Disability Income Protection

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in V&V/AIT testing of electronic systems.
• Strong knowledge of signal processing and communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering documentation for test and validation plans.
• Support satellite and payload assembly integration and testing.
• Participate in cross-functional teams for project execution.

Skills

V&V/AIT Testing

Electrical System Design

Signal Processing

Communication Protocols

Written and Verbal Communication

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

Performance Network Analyzer

High Sampling Oscilloscope

Spectrum Analyzer

Arbitrary Waveform Generator

Modems

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Satellite V&V and AIT Senior System Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: SATEL008134

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• Posted: January 29, 2025
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC H9X3R2, CAN

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 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.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

We’re on the hunt for a Satellite V&V and AIT Senior System Engineer on our Satellite 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’re 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’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll 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:

The Satellite V&V and AIT System Engineer will be responsible for the Electrical system V&V design, performance analysis, Test Plans & Test Methods definitions, EGSEs definition, implementation and testing in support of MDA Telecommunication or remote Sensing satellites.

Tasks:

• Lead, support, define & write engineering documentation: Test and Validation Plans, system test requirements, SOC, verification and validation matrix, design description, Test procedures.
• Participate in cross-functional teams.
• Production of relevant EGSE documentation, as needed.
• Satellite and payload assembly Integration and Test, including flasats.
• Attend test reviews: TRR, TRB, DRB, and NCR’s.
• Support Satellite and payload testing: EGSE, Test supervision, data analysis, trending…
• Support Satellite tests at S/C supplier premises or selected Test house.
• Support In-Orbit Test (IOT).
• Write up Satellite Operations Manual.

Required Qualifications:

• Engineering degree in relevant field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in V&V/AIT, testing Electronic systems, communications and/or remote sensing satellites.
• The knowledge of Array Antenna with multiple active elements and knowledge of various modulation types, signal processing and Networking will be considered favorably.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communications skills in English.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation such as:
• Performance Network analyzer.
• High sampling oscilloscope.
• Spectrum analyzer.
• Arbitrary waveform generator.
• Modems.
• Knowledge of Signal Processing theory.
• Knowledge of Orbital Mechanic and Spacecraft modes.
• Knowledge of Satellite Bus Sub-systems such as EPS, C&DH, PROP, TT&C.
• Knowledge/experience in the following programming languages:
• MATLAB.
• Python.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as:
• CANbus.
• SpaceWire.
• SPI serial link.
• Good personal, written and verbal communication skills.

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.