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 global MDA Space team of more than 3,800 space experts 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.System Engineer subsystems for current and next‑generation remote sensing and communications satellites.

The role will interface with spacecraft payload teams, ground‑segment developers, and mission‑operations teams to ensure reliable command delivery, high‑fidelity telemetry acquisition, and robust data handling throughout the satellite life‑cycle. Conduct trade‑studies for modulation schemes, coding, frequency plans, ranging and link budgets.

Produce System

Requirements, Interface Control (ICDs), and Description documents. Perform requirement management and maintain bidirectional traceability throughout the project lifecycle. Lead detailed design of hardware (TT&C; transceiver, RF front‑ends, antenna‑pointing) and software (command sequencer, telemetry parser, health‑monitoring). Verify compliance with CCSDS, ECSS, ITU, and regulatory standards.

Support Satellite Reference

Database development and validation Present technical status, risk analyses, and trade‑study results to senior management. Develop test plans, procedures, and verification matrices for unit, subsystem, and spacecraft‑level TT&C; tests.



Execute RF link testing, BER, command latency, and telemetry integrity verification. Manage anomaly investigation, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions.

Technical

Leadership & Mentorship Act as technical liaison with customers, partners and external vendors Act as Continuous Improvement stakeholder Configuration, Documentation & Standards Management Ensure all artefacts, analysis, software, deliverables and documentations are version controlled in PLM environment. Support launch‑pre‑launch and early‑orbit checkout – validate command uplink, telemetry acquisition, and on‑board software hand‑over. Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace or related field with 2-5 years of TT&C;/PDT System design experience on LEO/MEO/GEO platforms. understanding of aerospace system engineering fundamentals, space environment and orbit mechanics.

Hands‑on individual who can support systems integration processes and capability to test systems and resolve problems. Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little supervision. Ability to distill complex problems to fundamentals to solve with analysis, similarity, or creativity.

Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills in English; knowledge of French will be considered an asset (Contact with clients outside Quebec and work on deliverables in English). security clearance at the reliability status Controlled Goods Program (CGP) . An equal chance employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age. extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

📌 Satellite Systems Engineer (Quebec City)
🏢 Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates
📍 Quebec City