Spacecraft EGSE Engineer

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Role:

The Spacecraft EGSE Engineer will be responsible for Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) for advanced telecommunication satellites at both bus and spacecraft integration stages.

Tasks:

• Review test plans and test system requirements, assess feasibility and propose efficient implementation
• Equipment selection and technical oversight of key EGSE suppliers
• Integration of EGSE from multiple suppliers into a coherent test set for platform and spacecraft level tests.
• Electrical System EGSE implementation, commissioning and maintenance
• Design of Test harnesses, system protections and overall EGSE interconnects
• Production of relevant EGSE documentation
• Operationalize EGSE for high volume production
• Participate in cross-functional teams
• May need to supervise testing activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent
• At least 5 years of experience in test station design and implementation for electronics in one of the following field: digital, analog, power or RF electronics.
• Experience in testing electronic systems, ideally related to spacecraft integration
• Extensive experience with laboratory instrumentation
• High level of autonomy with strong team work skills.
• Good personal, written and verbal communication skills
• Bilingual (French / English)

Assets:

• Experience in Assembly, integration and Test Team for complex systems
• Experience with sensors and actuators
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as CANbus, SpaceWire, SPI serial link, CCSDS
• Experience with CCS5

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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) and ITAR.

Benefits statement:

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 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 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.