Digital Payload System Architect

4 weeks ago

Montreal, Canada Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation Full time

Role

Work includes proposal and program efforts, front-end design, detailed analyses and development, digital channelize and on board processing design specification, evaluation of Payload throughput and link budgets for multi-beam systems, integration and testing of the end product.

Tasks

The Telecommunication payload Systems Engineer is responsible for design, analysis, implementation, optimization and enhancement of end-to-end communication digital payload systems and/or subsystem elements related to the system architecture.

- Support/lead technical projects and end-to-end telecommunications systems engineering activities via satellite providing flexibility in terms of connectivity and capacity.
- Support the design of communication satellite Payloads from conventional RF bent pipe payloads to digital on board processing payloads (transparent or regenerative).
- Generate/support system requirements definition and subsystem specifications for RF and digital equipment, including the following: Digital channel processor specifications, Direct Radiating Array (DRA) Phased Antenna with analog or digital Beam forming, High capacity multiple spot beam systems, Flexible payload including Multi-Port Amplifier
- Perform requirement analysis and system trade studies.
- Perform link and performance budget calculations and evaluate satellite throughput.
- Generate and supervise methods, standards, plans, and procedures for systems engineering tools and systems tests for payload with digital channel processing.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Physics or equivalent.
- This position requires a minimum of 4 to 8 years of experience in digital equipment, signal processing and Networking (i.e. DTN, MPLS, routing protocols & Class of Service, DVB), the knowledge of 5G NTN, RF and system payload design will be considered favorably.
- Knowledge of simulation tools (Matlab, Simulink, UML, STK, etc.) and operating systems (Linux, etc..)
- Knowledge of software development with Agile method
- Knowledge of the Architectures and operation of SDR (Software Defined Radio)
- Demonstrated experience in leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams is desired.
- Excellent communication, technical writing, and oral presentation skills.
- French required, English fluency would be an asset (Contact with customers outside Québec).
- Excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic and self-motivation.
- Strong analytic, technical and problem solving skills.
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident is preferred

Comments/Special Considerations

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

Benefits statement

MDA 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; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

Equal opportunity statement

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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