engineer
3 the last 7 days, recently 2023-09-25
Responsibility
- for those who dream of advancing our space in the Universe and on Earth, we’ll take you there
- today, we're leading the charge towards viable Moon colonies, enhanced Earth observation, communication in a hyper-connected world, and more
- the PCB Layout team are responsible for providing a full PCB Design Layout Service to all Internal Programs
Show more +30 - you will work with engineering teams to verify units and systems are designed and implemented to meet functional and environmental testing
- generate system, sub-system and product and software level requirements, specifications and interface definitions
- lead the planning, development and implementation of the assembly, integration and test of electronics subsystems and satellites payloads
- perform payload design trade-offs
- this role involves providing full PCB Design Layouts from Electronic, Mechanical and Environmental requirements
- lead the development of hardware and software tools to increase quality and efficiency within AIT operations
- analyze system level performance requirements to allocated subsystems/components requirement
- work with our turnkey vendors to ensure they are capable to ensure a quality product is delivered to the customer needs
- enable technology maturation and risk reduction plans for critical payload elements and satellite subsystems
- ensuring designs and hardware are in accordance with requirements and conform to industry standard design rules and guidelines
- conception and definition of test procedures, test plans and test strategies in alignment with design, system engineering and project management
- support business development and proposal activities for multiple payload programs and customers
- serving the world from our Canadian home and our global offices, MDA is an international space mission partner and robotics & space operations, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 50-year story of firsts on and above the Earth
- architect, design and implementation of hardware and software solutions for automated test, validation and qualification
- conduct specification trade-off negotiations with customers and engineers
- the lead AIT Engineer is the technical interface between MDA and our vendors and customers in relations to AIT process
- supporting Hardware/Software/System integration, validation and qualification
- generation of testing documentation
- responsible for the design to meet the specifications and where there are discrepancies negotiate and resolve them with customers
- we’re fueled by a pioneering spirit that carries us beyond. And together we enable highly skilled people to continually push boundaries and tackle big challenges requiring solutions that endure and inspire
- lead the AIT roadmap for continuous improvement of AIT operations, including facilities management and planning
- provide in-orbit operational support
- these span technologies from simple boards to complex multilayer, rigid/flexi-rigid, surface mount, impedance matched, RF etc. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to develop technical skills across our broad range of products
- MDA’s international footprint in the UK creates opportunities to work with some of the most exciting space industrial players in the country
- the PCB Layout Designer will provide a design service, which includes Library management, Technical support, component placement, signal routing, peer reviews and creation of final documentation
- 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
- it requires close collaboration with all stakeholders from conception through to delivery of Hardware against agreed timescales to meet Project deliverables
- in this position, you will be responsible for detailed technical interactions with our vendors and customers to ensure that our products are ready for a smooth successful AIT
- are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you
Requirements
- degree in relevant engineering or related field. Master’s degree or Doctorate preferred
- experience of designing PCBs to IPC class 3 / 3A
- an electrical engineering background, or experience testing electrical subsystems on a satellite payloads
Show more +24 - experience in the development of satellite/payload equipments highly desirable
- experience with a variety of communications electronics and payloads
- ability to write proposals to RFIs, including developing presentations to describe the technical approach in a clear manner
- experience in AIT campaigns for communication electronics and/or satellite missions
- experience of circuit and PCB design and simulation tools
- proven experience in scripting and test automation, knowledge of Python, C or other test automation tools, techniques and languages
- extensive end-to-end satellite communications payload design experience
- knowledge and experience of PCB fabrication processes and technologies
- experience with analog circuits and practical knowledge in analogue and mixed signal measurement techniques
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with customers, management, and peers
- strong communication skills to facilitate regular face to face and electronic communications with all relevant stakeholders
- microcontrollers / Digital Signal processors / FPGA / ASIC
- experience with digital, power and RF electronics at system level
- experience of working with ESA processes and projects would be highly beneficial
- high speed digital Interfaces
- strong hand-on skills
- power supplies and sensors
- proven ability to develop and analyze technical requirements, perform trade studies, conduct major design reviews and allocate functions down to subsystems and hardware/software
- 5+ years experience in a hardware product design role
- 5+ years in the space industry in a similar position
- RF and Mixed signal design
- design of complex, high speed circuits implemented as high density, multi-layer PCBs
- identity: Full ID check
- criminal records: Basic Disclosure
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