Senior PCB Design Engineer (Space Industry)

Join to apply for the Senior PCB Design Engineer (Space Industry) role at MDA Space. 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 – 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. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.

Responsibilities:

• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers developing space telecommunication payloads, instruments, and sensors.
• Design and develop PCB layouts and schematics using industry-standard software tools.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate PCBs into larger systems.
• Review and approve PCB designs for manufacturability and compliance with industry standards.
• Create and maintain symbol and footprint libraries for schematic and PCB entry.
• Document design processes and maintain project records.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure timely production of PCBs.

Required Skills And Qualifications:

• Proficiency in PCB design software; Cadence Allegro and/or Siemens Xpedition.
• Knowledge of PLM tools such as Teamcenter is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of electronic components and circuit design principles.
• Working knowledge of PCB high-speed design and high current power distribution techniques.
• Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for testability (DFT).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in PCB design and development is preferred.

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.