Junior Digital-Analog PCB Engineer/Designer

Job Category: EngineeringApply nowPosted: August 5, 2024Full-TimeLocationsShowing 1 locationBuilding 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.We’re on the hunt for a Junior Digital-Analog PCB Engineer/Designer on our Satellite systems team at our Montreal office.RoleThe Junior Digital-Analog PCB Engineer/Designer will be part of a team of hardware designers working on the design, implementation, and validation of mixed signal (Digital & RF) electronics PCBs used in satellites and other space-based systems.ResponsibilitiesApply the different aspects of Digital/Analog hardware design for space environment under the supervision of a senior technical authority.Schematic capture board level design.Management of design layout constraints definitions, parts placement and layout reviews, manufacturing and assembly drawings completion.Preparation of bill of materials, including parts qualifications for space.Circuit simulation (SPICE, Hyperlynx, ADS, etc.) as required.Design for Manufacture/Test in the space environment.Various design analyses (ex: worst case, FMECA).Oversee board assembly and manufacturing tests under the supervision of a technical lead.Contribute to the preparation of various documents such as review presentations, test plans, test procedures, etc.Assist senior members in testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of complex mixed signals boards.Contribute to scripting for hardware design of flight electronics validation.Report progress and issues to their lead.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or equivalent.0 to 2 years experienceKnowledge and some experience with Excel spreadsheets, Python, MathCAD, Spice, Matlab, JIRA or other such tools/software languages.Basic understanding of electronic circuits and communication protocolsPCB design experience is an assetSome lab experience with electronic circuits and laboratory instrumentation such as oscilloscope, network analyzer (asset), spectrum analyzer (asset), arbitrary waveform generator (asset)Possible experience through university clubs or internships designing PCBsExposure to a schematic entry tool (ex: Mentor Xpedition, PADS, OrCAD)Academic exposure to RF design, signal processing or motor control design.Fluent in English and French is an assetGood verbal and written communication skillsThe ideal candidate would be pro-active, enthusiastic, and result-oriented team playerComments/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.Equal opportunity statement: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. #J-18808-Ljbffr