Wireless Communications Systems Engineer (Space Industry) - #1795582

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. For more information, visit www.mda.space

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

We’re on the hunt for an Wireless Communications Systems Engineer

MDA’s international footprint in the UK creates opportunities to work with some of the most exciting space industrial players in the country. Delivering all three business area capabilities in Geointelligence, Robotics & Space Operations, and Satellite Systems, our UK team provides support to our European-based customers while specializing in the development of advanced space sensors for exploration missions as well as space-based communication technology. As our presence grows overseas, so does our need for new ambitious team players to help us advance our place in the Universe and beyond.

MDA Space in the UK is looking for a Wireless Communications Systems Engineer to work on the design, integration and test of future 5G satellite systems.

You will work closely with various systems engineering groups internally and externally to the business, building a robust and informative trade analysis with a clear and well-structured set of conclusions and recommendations, including ground infrastructure, payload solutions and technology trade-offs.

Responsibilities

• Generate systems level requirements, specifications and interface definitions
• Perform system design trade-offs
• Analyse system level performance requirements to allocated sub-system/component requirement
• Develop a system and satellite payload concept of operations and architecture with particular focus on the radio frequency and physical layer aspects
• Develop requirements for antenna and on-board processing functions
• Enable technology maturation and risk reduction plans for critical system elements including ground infrastructure and satellite subsystems
• Support business development and proposal activities for multiple customers and partners
• Conduct specification trade-off negotiations with customers, partners, engineers and working groups
  
  

Qualifications, Experience And Competencies

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Maths or Physics. Master’s degree or PhD would be preferred
• Proven capability in developing wireless communications systems from the physical layer processing in the digital domain down to RF and the antenna(s)
• Experience in analysis of performance analysis of wireless communications systems
• Experience in simulation/modelling of wireless communication systems
• Understanding of phased array antenna systems
• Ability to develop and analyse E2E system requirements, perform trade studies (e.g., link budgets and capacity analysis) breaking down the complete system into the constituent parts and solutions
• Ability to write proposals to RFI/RFP’s, including developing presentations to describe the technical approach in a clear manner
• 5+ years of experience in communications system engineering
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with customers, management, and peers
  
  

Desirable

• Practical experience and expertise in digital signal processing
• Understanding of 5G New Radio and/or NTN
• Experience in the space industry
• Experience in communications satellite design
• Experience of 5G or other wireless conformance testing
  
  

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s leadership in this next golden age.

Comments/Special Considerations

We are required to conduct a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) screening in which we will check your:

• Right to work: To confirm that you are entitled to take up the position as well as check your nationality and immigration status
• Identity: Full ID check
• Criminal records: Basic Disclosure
• Employment history check: Confirmation of past three years of employment (minimum) history/activity
• Reference checks
  
  

Benefits Statement

MDA 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

MDA 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.

Accommodations

MDA Ltd. is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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