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Junior Test Engineer - Digital (evening shift)

MDA Space logoMDA SpaceSainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC, CanadaPosted 1w ago
  • No experience required
  • Evenings
  • ITAR / US person

About the job

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) 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 4,000 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. 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 aJunior Test Engineer on our Satellite systems team at our Montreal office. ## Role: The Junior test engineerwill work with a multidisciplinary team to develop state-of-the-art test stations to automate the production of geostationary or constellation antennas.

You will be part of a specialized test team to ensure that once in orbit, antenna performance meets customer requirements and delivers the communications service required for the mission. ## You will be responsible for the following main activities - Interface with design team - Analysis of test requirements - Definition of test methods and techniques - Definition of test and test data processing resources - Drafting of test plans, procedures and reports - Development of software applications and automatic RF test and measurement procedures - Coding and validation of test sequences - Test follow-up and operations support according to required specialization: RF in PIM, Nearfield or Compact Test Range - RF in Active Electronics, Burn-In - Power in Electronic Power Converters - Metrology in flight unit alignment - Mechanics for thermal testing - Planning and coordination of test activities and team of technicians. ## Minimum qualifications required - Sc. or equivalent in electrical engineering or physics. - The candidate must have a background in electrical engineering or physics with a strong foundation in electromagnetics or microwaves, as well as good programming skills. - 0-2 years experience - Motivated individual with a sense of initiative, good team coordination skills and a desire to improve test techniques. - Good knowledge of French both oral and written ## Comments/Special Considerations Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR. ## 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; 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. ## Equal opportunity statement 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.

From MDA Space's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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