Spacecraft Test Engineer – RF, Payload & Platform

Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation; Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC is seeking a Test Engineer to join the satellite systems team. You will help develop state-of-the-art test stations to automate RF measurements for geostationary antennas and constellations, ensuring in-orbit performance meets customer requirements.

The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team and requires a Bachelor’s in EE or Physics, 2 years of experience, strong programming, and fluency in French.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in electrical engineering or physics.
• Solid foundation in electromagnetism or microwave theory.
• Strong programming skills.
• 2 years of experience.
• Good oral and written French skills.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the design team and analyze test requirements.
• Define test methods, equipment, and data processing methods.
• Draft test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Develop software applications and automated test procedures for RF measurements.
• Code and validate test sequences.
• Monitor tests and provide operational support according to the specialty.

Skills

Programming skills

French language

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in electrical engineering or physics

Job description

Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC is seeking a Test Engineer to join the satellite systems team. You will help develop state-of-the-art test stations to automate RF measurements for geostationary antennas and constellations, ensuring in-orbit performance meets customer requirements.

The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team and requires a Bachelor’s in EE or Physics, 2 years of experience, strong programming, and fluency in French.