Senior VLSI Design Engineer
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About the role
ABOUT MDA SPACE
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. 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 .
Our Sat Connect IC business unit, a division of our Satellite Systems business is a leading provider of ASICs, software, multibeam electronically steered antennas, and complete systems for communication satellites, as well as ground and airborne terminals. Located in Israel, the UK, Bulgaria, and the US, we are a techno logy leader in satellite communication.
Job Description:
Be part of a dynamic and motivated modem VLSI design team. Take part in a complex SOC VLSI chip-design activities with major focus on advanced digital signal processing and modem subsystem development, covering architectural, front-end design, verification and physical-design aspects.
- VLSI development of digital modules from concept to final implementation, meeting physical design entry requirements
- Be part of a multi-team developing advanced signal processing cores and subsystem solution
- In charge of adjusting, deploying and integrating the subsystem into company design environment
**Required Skills: **
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field from a major academic institute
- +5 years in VLSI engineering
- Substantial knowledge and experience in the full ASIC/VLSI chip-design flow and tool chain
- RTL coding, verification, PD aware synthesis and STA
- VLSI architecting experience
- Good understanding of signal processing and modem architecture and design experience – Major advantage
- Self-learning capabilities, adapt to changes and study new technical fields
- Effective teamwork, collaboration and mission leadership skills
- Company internal and external communication skills – both verbal and written
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 Space 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 Space’s leadership in this next golden age.
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.
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About MDA Space
Communications satellites, the Canadarm space robots and radar Earth observation, from Canada.
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