Satellite Communications Systems Engineer
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Shape reliable satellite communications through RF link budgets, telemetry acquisition, and command delivery at MDA Space.
This System Engineer designs and verifies TT&C/PDT subsystems for current and next-generation remote sensing and communications satellites. The position connects spacecraft payload teams, ground-segment developers, and mission operations. Responsibilities span modulation and coding studies, RF front-ends, antenna pointing, command sequencing, telemetry parsing, health monitoring, and standards compliance.
Key Responsibilities:- Analyze modulation schemes, coding, frequency plans, ranging, and link budgets
- Design transceivers, RF front-ends, antenna-pointing, and telemetry functions
- Verify compliance with CCSDS, ECSS, ITU, and regulatory standards
- Coordinate interfaces with internal teams, suppliers, and external vendors
- Validate command uplink and telemetry during early-orbit checkout
- 15+ years of TT&C/PDT system design experience
- LEO, MEO, or GEO satellite platform experience
- Knowledge of TM/TC packets, PUS services, and frequency regulations
- Understanding of space environment, orbit mechanics, and systems engineering
- Experience with Confluence and JIRA;
English proficiency required
Bring satellite communications design, RF analysis, and verification experience to MDA Space’s spacecraft engineering programs.
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