Senior RF Engineer

## Description 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 3,000 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 a Senior RF 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. ## Responsibilities - Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers developing satellite telecommunication payloads for a variety of orbits - RF system and circuit level design, simulation and testing - Supporting link budget analysis - Detailed circuit design including schematic capture, component selection, circuit analysis and EM simulation - Engineering analysis and documentation (Derating, Worst Case, Reliability, Radiation, EMI/EMC Analysis, FMECA, Power Budget) - Directing in-house and 3 rd party PCB layout design teams - Delivering prototype and product quality manufacturing packages ## Required Skills and Qualifications - 10+ years’ experience in a RF engineering role, in the Space or an equivalent High Reliability sector - Knowledge of LEO/GEO communications payloads - Experience of circuit and PCB design and RF simulation tools - Specialist knowledge in any of the following areas would be advantageous: High reliability design and analysis (Space, Military, Automotive, etc) - Spacecraft link budgets - Signal integrity analysis - Electronic circuitry radiation effects and mitigation techniques - Knowledge of environmental, thermal, safety and EMI/EMC standards 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 Space 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 Space 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.