Senior Phased-Array Antenna Engineer for Space

MDA Space

Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue

On-site

CAD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

11 days ago
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Job summary

MDA Space is seeking a PhasedArray Antenna Systems Engineer to define, develop, and test phased‑array subsystems for satellite communications. You will lead cross‑disciplinary teams to meet mission performance, budget, and schedule requirements through the full product lifecycle.

Key qualifications include 10+ years in active antenna design, experience with digital beam forming, and strong test and integration skills. English communication is essential; knowledge of French is an asset.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of active antenna design experience.
  • Experience with active antenna systems and digital beam forming.
  • Antenna testing with radiated test facilities.
  • Strong aerospace systems engineering fundamentals and space environment knowledge.
  • Ability to work with little supervision and resolve problems analytically.
  • Proficient in English; French considered an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Lead architecture concept development and requirement traceability.
  • Develop subsystem performance budgets (gain, bandwidth, timing, power).
  • Coordinate IVV plans and test activities across facilities.
  • Interface with cross‑functional teams to resolve integration issues.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Active antenna design
Digital beam forming
Antenna testing
Aerospace systems engineering
Confluence & Jira
Problem solving & systems integration
English communication

Education

Electrical Engineering or Physics degree

Tools

Confluence
JIRA

Job description

MDA Space is seeking a PhasedArray Antenna Systems Engineer to define, develop, and test phased‑array subsystems for satellite communications. You will lead cross‑disciplinary teams to meet mission performance, budget, and schedule requirements through the full product lifecycle.

Key qualifications include 10+ years in active antenna design, experience with digital beam forming, and strong test and integration skills. English communication is essential; knowledge of French is an asset.

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