Lead Hardware Engineer

MDA Space; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health care

Pension plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

MDA Space in the UK is seeking a STAFF (Lead) Hardware Design Engineer to push the frontier of space-grade hardware. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, drive FPGA/ASIC payload design, and oversee complex hardware development across the full product lifecycle.

Join a global space heritage, work within an international footprint, and contribute to high-reliability satellite systems, with a hybrid work model and a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• 13–15+ years in hardware product design, Space or high-reliability sector.
• Experience leading large, multi-functional teams.
• Expertise in high-speed digital design and Serdes interconnects.
• Experience with complex circuits and multi-layer PCBs (10+ layers).
• Knowledge of LEO/GEO communications payloads.
• Experience with circuit and PCB design and simulation tools.
• Advantageous: high-reliability design/analysis, RF design, radiation effects, DC/DC power supply, environmental/EMI/EMC standards, scripting languages such as Tcl/Python/Perl.

Responsibilities

• Work in a multi-disciplinary team developing FPGA/ASIC based satellite payloads for various orbits.
• Manage complex hardware development and manufacturing activities.
• Oversee hardware product development lifecycle from specification to testing.
• Circuit design including schematic capture and simulation.
• Perform analyses (Derating, Worst Case, Reliability, Radiation, EMI/EMC).
• Support hardware/software/system integration, test, validation and qualification.
• Direct in-house and 3rd party PCB layout teams.
• Deliver prototype and product-quality manufacturing packages.
• Provide leadership within the team.

Skills

High speed digital design

Serdes interconnects

Multi-layer PCBs

Space/Aerospace domain

Tools

Circuit design tools

Scripting Tcl/Python/Perl

Job 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. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.

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. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy?

We’re on the hunt for a STAFF (Lead) Hardware Design Engineer.

MDA’s international footprint in the UK creates opportunities to work with some of the most exciting space industrial players in the country. Delivering all three business area capabilities in Geointelligence, Robotics & Space Operations, and Satellite Systems, our UK team provides support to our European-based customers while specializing in the development of advanced space sensors for exploration missions as well as space-based communication technology. As our presence grows overseas, so does our need for new ambitious team players to help us advance our place in the Universe and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers developing FPGA/ ASIC based satellite telecommunication payloads for a variety of orbits
• Management of complex Hardware development and manufacturing activities
• Responsible throughout the Hardware product development lifecycle for the specification, design and testing
• Detailed circuit design including schematic capture, component selection and electronic simulation
• Engineering analysis and documentation (Derating, Worst Case, Reliability, Radiation, EMI/EMC Analysis, FMECA, Power Budget)
• Supporting Hardware/Software/System integration, test, validation and qualification
• Directing in-house and 3rd party PCB layout design teams
• Deliver prototype and product quality manufacturing packages
• Playing an active role in the leadership of the team

Required Skills And Qualifications

• 13 - 15+ years’ experience in a hardware product design role, in the Space or an equivalent High Reliability/Safety sector
• Experience of line management or leading large multi-functional teams would be an asset
• Expertise of high speed digital design and Serdes interconnects
• Experience of design and manufacture of complex circuits and multi-layer (10+) HDI PCBs
• Knowledge of LEO/GEO communications payloads
• Experience of circuit and PCB design and simulation tools
• Specialist knowledge in any of the following areas would be advantageous:
  • High reliability design and analysis (Space, Military, Automotive, etc.)
  • RF design and validation
  • Electronic circuitry radiation effects and mitigation techniques
  • DC/DC power supply design
  • Knowledge of environmental, thermal, safety and EMI/EMC standards
  • Practical use of scripting languages Tcl/Python/Perl etc.

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.

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 leadership in this next golden age.

Comments/Special Considerations

• Right to work: To confirm that you are entitled to take up the position as well as check your nationality and immigration status
• Identity: Full ID check
• Criminal records: Basic Disclosure
• Employment history check: Confirmation of past three years of employment (minimum) history/activity
• Reference checks

Benefits Statement

MDA Space 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; private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, pension plan; and an employee assistance program. We also have a Hybrid work model in place, for a better work/life balance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.

Accommodations

MDA Ltd. 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.

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