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 5,500 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.

The Engineering

Manager manages an entire small to medium-sized technical department, recruiting and retaining a workforce with the key technical skills required to ensure the successful execution and delivery of the company's products and projects. The department in question may belong to one of the areas of engineering, manufacturing or support services of a technical nature. Resource management (workforce and facilities): Allocate manpower to projects, front end of the business and R&D; activities, taking into account the skills, type of task, experience and environment of the program team.

Coordinate and approve employee vacation requests based on program requirements. Implement knowledge transfer and technical expertise retention strategies to mitigate risks associated with departures, retirements, and critical resources. Coordinate the acquisition and use of the software tools required for the department activities with Information Services.

Assign and co-ordinate appropriate test facilities and equipment to the department for Flight-testing and development activities. Performance / Employee Management Monitor and manage overall employee performance, including technical quality, cost and schedule compliance and attendance.



Conduct annual performance appraisals for all members of the department, with input from program teams.

Ensure the proper and judicious application of the company's collective agreements (engineering and others) in collaboration with the Human Resources department. Define and implement a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) as required and, where necessary, follow the appropriate disciplinary procedures under the direction of the Human Resources department.

Technical Overview

Evaluate and promote the adoption of new technologies, tools, methodologies, and development practices to improve the quality, productivity, and competitiveness of the company's products. Monitor technological developments in the fields of FPGA, DSP, ASIC and digital space technologies. Participate in or lead Technical Overview Board (TOB) meetings, providing expert advice and technical guidance to project teams, as well as advice on the quality and effectiveness of the overall presentation.

Coordinate and ensure the dissemination of lessons learned relating to the engineering discipline following the resolution of significant issues. Identify and promote opportunities for automation and the use of artificial intelligence tools to improve the efficiency of engineering activities. Participate in or lead technical troubleshooting and problem solving investigations where significant failures or non-conformances have occurred.

Provide expert support to Engineering Review Boards and customer requests as required.



Suggest fiscally responsible items taking into account return on investment criteria. Promote the use of digital development best practices, including verification, validation, IP reuse, test automation, continuous integration, and continuous quality improvement.

Develop and maintain department-specific policies, processes and work instructions. Act as process owner for all department processes and ensure they are current and relevant by carrying out regular reviews and updates, as required by the corporate quality system. Ensure that the department's staff apply and comply with the company's general policies and processes.

Suggest new business process improvement initiatives to improve overall service efficiency. Participate in or lead business process improvement initiatives.

Front End Of The Business

Proven background in developing complex products that integrate FPGA, DSP, embedded software, and electronic hardware, preferably within the space industry or a related field. Proven experience managing specialized technical resources in a matrix‑project workplace.

Experience in negotiations, risk‑management techniques, and financial reporting. Engineering degree (or comparable qualification) at the bachelor’s level or higher in an appropriate discipline.

Bilingual French

English (Contact with customers outside Quebec and head office managers in Ontario). Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) . An equal opportunity 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.

📌 Sr. Engineering Manager - Digital Engineering - FPGA and DSP (Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue)
🏢 MDA Space
📍 Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue