Senior Space PCB Designer – Digital/Analog Lead

MDA; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MDA Space is seeking a Senior Digital-Analog PCB Engineer/Designer to lead the hardware design for space-grade PCB assemblies. You will architect, simulate, and validate mixed-signal boards used in satellites and related space systems, coordinating with FPGA, software, and test teams.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive PCB experience, and the ability to mentor juniors while ensuring design for manufacture in the extreme space environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years in processor/digital/analog/mixed signal PCB design.
• Ability to coach and supervise juniors.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary specifications (FPGA, software, mechanical).
• Strong knowledge of schematics, layouts and part datasheets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Digital/Analog PCB design for space environments.
• Coach and supervise junior designers and interns.
• Translate requirements into architecture, I/Os, power, FPGA, software.
• Coordinate with FPGA, software and test teams for integration.
• Oversee schematic capture, layouts, and manufacturing drawings.
• Review BOMs and perform design analyses for space reliability.

Skills

PCB design

Digital/Analog design

FPGA integration

Mentor/leadership

Schematic capture

Lab instrumentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or equivalent

Tools

Mentor Xpedition

PADS

OrCAD

SPICE

ADS

HyperLynx

Job description

MDA Space is seeking a Senior Digital-Analog PCB Engineer/Designer to lead the hardware design for space-grade PCB assemblies. You will architect, simulate, and validate mixed-signal boards used in satellites and related space systems, coordinating with FPGA, software, and test teams.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive PCB experience, and the ability to mentor juniors while ensuring design for manufacture in the extreme space environment.