Lead Hardware Engineer

Harwell - Didcot, OXF OX110GD, GBR. 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.

Responsibilities:

• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers developing FPGA/ASIC based satellite telecommunication payloads for a variety of orbits.
• Management of complex Hardware development and manufacturing activities.
• Responsible throughout the Hardware product development lifecycle for the specification, design and testing.
• Detailed circuit design including schematic capture, component selection and electronic simulation.
• Engineering analysis and documentation (Derating, Worst Case, Reliability, Radiation, EMI/EMC Analysis, FMECA, Power Budget).
• Supporting Hardware/Software/System integration, test, validation and qualification.
• Directing in-house and 3rd party PCB layout design teams.
• Deliver prototype and product quality manufacturing packages.
• Playing an active role in the leadership of the team.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 13 - 15+ years’ experience in a hardware product design role, in the Space or an equivalent High Reliability/Safety sector.
• Experience of line management or leading large multi-functional teams would be an asset.
• Expertise of high speed digital design and Serdes interconnects.
• Experience of design and manufacture of complex circuits and multi-layer (10+) HDI PCBs.
• Knowledge of LEO/GEO communications payloads.
• Experience of circuit and PCB design and simulation tools.
• Specialist knowledge in any of the following areas would be advantageous: High reliability design and analysis (Space, Military, Automotive, etc.), RF design and validation, Electronic circuitry radiation effects and mitigation techniques, DC/DC power supply design, Knowledge of environmental, thermal, safety and EMI/EMC standards, Practical use of scripting languages Tcl/Python/Perl etc.

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.