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.
Responsibilities
* Working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team of engineers developing space telecommunication payloads, instruments and sensors
* Designing, simulating and implementing digital signal processing algorithms for telecoms and sensing applications
* Producing firmware design concepts based on inputs ranging from formal ICD & requirements to a wish‑list of desired functionality in a ‘blank sheet’ system
* Producing formal firmware requirements where necessary
* HDL coding (VHDL and/or Verilog), implementation and testing
* Troubleshooting hardware and software for space missions
* Maintaining and extending existing products
Candidate Attributes
* University degree in an analytical or quantitative discipline (Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or similar)
* 5+ years experience in signal processing design and implementation using FPGA
* Strong skills in VHDL and/or Verilog coding
* Strong skills in simulation and test of FPGA code
* Formal configuration control methods
* C/C++ coding for SoC cores and/or vector processors (e.g. Xilinx Versal FPGA AI Engines) is desirable
* Ability to lead design teams is desirable
* Familiarity with 5G/LTE radio stacks desirable
* Familiarity with radiation mitigation design techniques desirable
Comments / Special Considerations
* 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
Benefits Statement
MDA Space 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 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.
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