Electrical Engineer

About

We’re on the hunt for a 'working-Level' Electrical Engineer on our RSO team at our Kanata office. As part of the team at the Kanata office, you would be designing the next generation of vision sensors for spacecraft and exploration rovers.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to complex projects relating to the design of products or tools
• Applications are numerous, including spacecraft relative navigation sensors, processing platforms, vision systems and LIDAR solutions
• Perform circuit card level design and testing for both analog and digital circuitry
• Prepare and maintain design documentation including:
• Conduct and document engineering performance and budget analysis (Derating Analysis, FMECA, Worst case analysis)
• Conduct and documents investigations of hardware anomalies and failures
• Give technical guidance to less experienced staff
• Collaborate with cross functional teams

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 5-6+ years plus related experience
• Knowledge of design experience for the military or space industries
• Circuit card design specifications
• Board-level test procedures and reports
• System test procedures and reports
• Familiarity with radiation analysis and EEE-INST-002; Design for EMI/EMC compliance
• Analog and digital design background including experience with:
• Schematic capture, board layout, and signal integrity analysis
• Capable of working under pressure to meet time critical deadlines and ensure reliable designs
• Highly motivated team player with excellent communication skills, initiative, superior problem solving skills, the ability to prioritize tasks and willingness to learn and adapt
• Strong documentation skills
• Familiarity with formal configuration control method

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).

Benefits

MDA Space provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA Space, 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

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 the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.

Accommodations

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.

Compensation

Compensation range for this position is $88,000.00 - $121,000.00 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.