Satellite Systems Digital Payload Engineer Opportunity in Montreal

4 days ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation Full time
About MDA Space

MDA Space is a pioneering company with a 55-year+ history of world firsts and more than 450 missions under its belt. As a trusted mission partner to the global space industry, we offer a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence, and wide-eyed wonder that's been in our DNA since day one.

We're committed to growing MDA's and Canada's leadership in the new space economy, which is why we're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team.

Job Description

As a Digital Payload System Engineer on our Satellite systems team at our Montreal office, you'll be working on the design, analysis, implementation, optimization, and enhancement of end-to-end communication digital payload systems and/or subsystem elements related to the system architecture.

  • You'll support/lead technical projects and end-to-end telecommunications systems engineering activities using digital transponders providing flexibility and connectivity.
  • You'll support the design of communication satellite payloads from conventional RF bent pipe payloads to digital on-board processing payloads.
  • You'll generate/support system requirements definition and subsystem specifications for RF and digital equipment, including digital channel processor specifications, direct radiating array phase antennas, high-capacity multiple spot beam systems, and flexible payloads including multi-port amplifiers.
  • You'll perform requirement analysis and system trade studies.
  • You'll perform link and performance budget calculations and evaluate satellite throughput.
  • You'll generate and supervise methods, standards, plans, and procedures for systems engineering tools and systems tests for payloads with digital channel processing.
Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

  • A Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in digital equipment and signal processing, with knowledge of RF and system payloads being considered favorably.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams is desired.
  • Excellent communication, technical writing, and oral presentation skills.
  • English required, French fluency would be an asset.
  • Strong analytic, technical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Canadian citizen or permanent resident is preferred.
Salary Range

The estimated salary for this role is between $90,000 and $130,000 per year, depending on experience.



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