Overview

Join to apply for the Senior Hardware Engineer (Space Industry) - (GEO Payload Hardware Design Engineer) role at 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.

We’re on the hunt for a GEO Payload Hardware Design Engineer in the UK with opportunities to work with leading space industrial players. Our UK team delivers capabilities in Geointelligence, Robotics & Space Operations, and Satellite Systems, supporting European-based customers and developing advanced space sensors for exploration missions as well as space-based communication technology.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers developing GEO FPGA/ASIC based satellite telecommunication payloads
• Responsible throughout the hardware product development lifecycle for the specification, design and testing
• Detailed circuit design including schematic capture, component selection and electronic simulation
• Engineering analysis and documentation (Derating, Worst Case, Reliability, Radiation, EMI/EMC Analysis, FMECA, Power Budget)
• Support hardware/software/system integration, test, validation and qualification
• Direct in-house and 3rd party PCB layout design teams
• Deliver prototype and product quality manufacturing packages

Required Skills And Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in a hardware product design role, in the Space or an equivalent High Reliability sector
• Expertise of high speed digital design and Serdes interconnects
• Knowledge of LEO/GEO communications payloads
• Design of complex, high speed circuits implemented as high density, multi-layer (10+) PCBs
• Experience of circuit and PCB design and simulation tools
• Specialist knowledge in any of the following areas would be advantageous:
• High reliability design and analysis (Space, Military, Automotive, etc.)
• RF design and validation
• Electronic circuitry radiation effects and mitigation techniques
• DC/DC power supply design
• Knowledge of environmental, thermal, safety and EMI/EMC standards
• Practical use of scripting languages Tcl/Python/Perl etc.

Benefits

MDA Space provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees. Eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits plan including private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, pension plan, and an employee assistance program. A Hybrid work model is in place for better work/life balance.

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 recruiting process, please notify us.

Accommodations

MDA Space provides accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. If 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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