Satellite Payload Systems Engineer Position in Montreal

6 days ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation Full time

We are seeking a skilled Digital Payload System Engineer to join our Satellite systems team at MDA Space's Montreal office. As a leading global independent commercial supplier of antennas, payloads, and electronics for communication and radar satellites, our team has successfully contributed to hundreds of missions in the past 60 years.

About the Role

This exciting position involves working on proposal and program efforts, front-end design, detailed analyses and development, digital channelization and onboard processing design specification, evaluation of Payload throughput and link budgets for multi-beam systems, integration and testing of the end product.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support/lead technical projects and end-to-end telecommunications systems engineering activities using digital transponders providing flexibility and connectivity.
  • Design communication satellite payloads from conventional RF bent pipe payloads to digital onboard processing payloads.
  • Develop system requirements definition and subsystem specifications for RF and digital equipment, including digital channel processor specifications, direct radiating array (DRA) phase antennas, high-capacity multiple spot beam systems, and flexible payloads.
  • Analyze requirements and perform system trade studies.
  • Perform link and performance budget calculations and evaluate satellite throughput.
  • Establish and supervise methods, standards, plans, and procedures for systems engineering tools and systems tests for payload with digital channel processing.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • A Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent.
  • A minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in digital equipment and signal processing.
  • 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 analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Canadian citizenship or permanent residency is preferred.
What We Offer

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

  • A competitive salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per year.
  • A comprehensive benefits package.
  • The opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects.
  • A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
  • Professional growth and development opportunities.


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