Role The Project Lead Digital-Analog PCB Design will lead a cross‑functional hardware design team from conception to validation and integration of mixed‑signal (digital & RF) electronics units used in satellites and other space‑based systems. This 12‑month mandate includes oversight of design, procurement, and production tasks to meet program cost, schedule, and technical requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead a digital/analog design team for space products

Coordinate cross‑functional team members (RF, systems, power, digital, manufacturing, structure, packaging, EMC, thermal)

Deliver on program cost, schedule, and technical requirements

Plan and schedule reviews with specialties (structure, thermal, packaging, manufacturing, quality assurance)

Oversee procurement and production tasks to ensure cost and schedule are met

Prioritize team tasks and goals to meet program milestones

Communicate programmatic aspects to the technical team

Lead sub‑contractual activities and support new business proposal opportunities

Report staff levels to program manager

Assess risk and make risk‑based decisions with management and technical team throughout the program lifecycle

Ensure the digital/analog team follows quality and reliability standards

Support digital department improvement initiatives

Guide junior members and current employees

Coordinate conversion of system‑level requirements into electronic unit‑level requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or equivalent

Ten (10) years minimum experience designing processor, high‑speed or mixed‑signal PCBs

Three (3)



years of leadership experience, with a track record of leading electronics development teams to cost, schedule, and performance goals

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French, with strong interpersonal and conflict‑management skills

Cost and schedule planning experience

Knowledge of Agile methodology (PSPO, Management 3.0, Scrum, Agile at scale)

Experience with Excel, JIRA, MS Access or other relevant tools

Ability to coach and supervise junior members and interns

Understanding of electronic circuits and communication protocols

Knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes

Experience with design architecture and multi‑disciplinary specifications and reviews (FPGA, software, mechanical)

Knowledge of space radiation effects on parts and accompanying qualification processes (asset)

Exposure to RF design, mixed‑signal, signal processing, high‑speed or motor control design

Special Considerations Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the reliability status level and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

Benefits MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages, including extended health care, flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans, and an employee and family assistance program.

Equal Opportunity Statement MDA Ltd. is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please indicate them in your application or cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

📌 Project Lead - Digital Analog PCB Design (Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce)
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