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Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) 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 MDA Space team of more than 3,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK 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.
Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!
We’re on the hunt for a Junior/Intermediate Communications Systems Engineer
MDA’s international footprint in the UK creates opportunities to work with some of the most exciting space industrial players in the country. Delivering all three business area capabilities in Geointelligence, Robotics & Space Operations, and Satellite Systems, our UK team provides support to our European-based customers while specializing in the development of advanced space sensors for exploration missions as well as space-based communication technology. As our presence grows overseas, so does our need for new ambitious team players to help us advance our place in the Universe and beyond.
MDA Space -UK is looking for a junior/intermediate Communications Systems Engineer to work on the design, integration and test of future 5G satellites and other communications systems.
You will work closely with various engineering groups internally and externally to the business, building a robust and informative trade analysis with a clear and well-structured set of conclusions and recommendations, including ground infrastructure, payload solutions and technology trade-offs.
Responsibilities
- Generate systems level requirements, specifications and interface definitions
- Perform system design trade-offs
- Analyze system level performance requirements to allocated sub-system/component requirement
- Develop a system and satellite payload concept of operations and architecture with particular focus on the radio frequency and physical layer aspects
- Develop requirements for antenna and on-board processing functions
- Enable technology maturation and risk reduction plans for critical system elements including ground infrastructure and satellite subsystems
- Support business development and proposal activities for multiple customers and partners
- Conduct specification trade-off negotiations with customers, partners, engineers and working groups
Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
- Degree of PhD in Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics or related discipline
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal and team working skills
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills
- Experience in simulation and computer modelling
- Requirements management
- Digital signal processing
- Radio frequency and communications systems engineering (link budgets, RF line ups etc).
- Experience in the space industry
- Understanding of 5G or related technology (e.g., LTE)
- An understanding of phased array antennas
We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s leadership in this next golden age.
Comments/Special Considerations
We are required to conduct a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) screening in which we will check your:
- Right to work: To confirm that you are entitled to take up the position as well as check your nationality and immigration status
- Identity: Full ID check
- Criminal records: Basic Disclosure
- Employment history check: Confirmation of past three years of employment (minimum) history/activity
- Reference checks
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; private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, pension plan; and an employee assistance program. We also have a Hybrid work model in place, for a better work/life balance.
Equal Opportunity Statement
MDA 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.
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