Sr. Systems Engineer (5G)

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space 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 3,400 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.

MDA Space UK is looking for a 5G Systems Engineer to work on the next generation of 5G NTN satellite systems. In this position, you will be responsible for system level analysis and definition of the payload and, where necessary, the corresponding ground segment. Using your experience and knowledge of state-of-the-art solutions you will recommend the implementation and validation of solutions that meet customer needs. You will ascertain the issues that need to be addressed in the 5G standard to support these use cases and engage with the 3GPP standardization accordingly.

You will work closely with various systems 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.

• Generate systems level requirements, specifications and interface definitions
• Analyze system level performance requirements to allocated sub-system/component requirement
• Develop a system/payload CONOPs and architecture with particular focus on the on-board processor and software for the system, such as mobile broadband and other needs such as machine-to-machine
• Define the requirements for the on-board processor and assess how it could be developed with particular emphasis on maximizing the utility of existing solutions and technology
• 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

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Math or Physics (Master’s degree or PhD preferred)
• Proven ability to develop and analyze E2E system requirements, perform trade studies breaking down the complete system into the constituent parts and solutions
• A good working knowledge of the 5G NR and NB-IoT radio stacks and the ecosystem of technologies implementing it and the corresponding standards
• Understanding of the 5G core network
• End-to-end communications system design experience
• Ability to write proposals to RFI/RFP’s, including developing presentations to describe the technical approach in a clear manner
• 5 years plus of experience in communications system engineering
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with customers, management, and peers
• Experience of working with multiple customers/partners and building win-win themes and scenarios
• A background in working with government departments/agencies and groups such as ESA would be highly beneficial
• Experience in the space industry, 5G NTN, phased array antennas and on-board processing technology is also desirable

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.

We are required to conduct a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) screening in which we will check your right to work, identity, criminal records, employment history and reference checks.

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.

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.

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