Physical Layer Firmware Engineer

MDA; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading space technology firm in Farnborough seeks a Physical Layer FW Engineer to develop firmware for satellite communication systems. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in embedded programming and effective teamwork skills. In this role, you'll collaborate with hardware teams and participate in HW development. Join us to help shape the next era of exploration and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive health care

Disability income protection

Life insurance

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in low-level real-time/embedded programming.
• Embedded software development experience with C/C++.
• Effective teamwork and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware for satellite communication systems.
• Collaborate with HW team during early HW development.
• Design firmware architecture from top-level down.

Skills

Low-level real-time programming

Embedded C/C++

Team collaboration

Basic digital signal processing

Education

Sci in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

JTAG

Spectrum Analyzer

Signal Generator

Job description

About MDA Space

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space 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 global MDA Space team of more than 3,800 space experts 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. For more information, visit www.mda.space.

Our Sat Connect IC business unit, a division of our Satellite Systems business is a leading provider of ASICs, software, multibeam electronically steered antennas, and complete systems for communication satellites, as well as ground and airborne terminals. Located in Israel, the UK, Bulgaria, and the US, we are a technology leader in satellite communication.

Role

Job description — Physical Layer FW Engineer

• Develop Physical Layer firmware for satellite communication systems
• Participate in the development of low level drivers, BSP in Bare metal or RTOS environment
• Collaborate with HW team and participate in the early HW development and verification
• Design of firmware architecture, from top-level down to block-level
• Define and write high-level design documents for embedded MCUs/DSPs
• Optimize and debug firmware for performance and throughput
• Development in C, Assembly and core specific instructions

Requirements

• Sci in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science, or related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in low-level real-time/embedded programming and firmware architectures
• Embedded software development experience with C/C++
• Basic digital signal processing knowledge
• Experience with reading HW specifications and developing low level drivers
• Knowledge of wireless communications standards an advantage
• Self-learning capabilities, adapt to changes and study new technical fields
• Effective teamwork and collaboration skills
• Experience in lab work and testing equipment (JTAG, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of Matlab and Python - Advantage

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 Space 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 Space’s leadership in this next golden age.

Comments/Special Considerations

We are required to conduct a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) screening in which we will check your:

• 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

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.

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 Space 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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