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Senior Electrical Designer & Team Lead
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Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Full-time
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Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Systems Engineer
MDA Space
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC
- Full-time
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Synthetic Aperture Radar Systems Engineer
MDA Space
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC
- Full-time
MDA is seeking a SAR Payload System Engineer to support our current and next‑generation earth observation and remote sensing satellites. The SAR System Engineer will own the definition,…
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Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Systems Engineer
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- Full-time
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- $115,000 to $135,000 CAD / year
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Senior Program Manager
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Toronto, ON
- Full-time
As a Senior Program Manager at Kepler, you will spearhead the development and execution of mission-critical satellite systems from concept through on-orbit validation. You will drive…
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Senior Program Manager
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MDA Space

Synthetic Aperture Radar Systems Engineer

Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 9, 2026
Experience: Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer science or Physics with 5+ years of experience supporting remote sensing system development, integration and test on LEO/MEO missions.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 9, 2026

Original job description

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 4,000 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.

Role

MDA is seeking a SAR Payload System Engineer to support our current and next‑generation earth observation and remote sensing satellites. The SAR System Engineer will own the definition, design, integration, verification and sustainment of SAR payload subsystems across multiple satellite programs and will influence system‑level tradeoffs, drive technology road‑maps. The incumbent will act as the primary technical interface with customers, prime contractors and internal multidisciplinary teams to cover the full program life cycle.

Tasks

Architecture Concept & Requirements

Gather functional, performance, pointing, environmental and security requirements from mission stakeholders & CONOPs.
Capture, trace and map payload requirements from mission level to subsystem level
Coordinate with cybersecurity team for payload‑specific assessments
Perform requirement management and maintain bidirectional traceability throughout the program life cycle.

Payload Architecture & Design

Design the SAR system architecture (antenna arrays & RF front‑end Tx/Rx components, digital beamforming, processing chain and digital electronics, power, thermal, and mass).
Lead the conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases, producing trade studies, performance budgets).
Produce Interface Control Documents (ICDs) with other subsystems and ground segment.
Provide system‑level specifications to hardware designers, review schematics, layouts, thermal interfaces, and mechanical constraints

Simulation & Analysis

Perform performance simulations for tolerance budgeting and image quality.
Support algorithm and analytical development to process SAR and Moving Target Indicator (MTI).
Define and maintain Payload DC power budget with utilization models.
Perform FMECA, Fault tree and FDIR, reliability modeling and availability to meet mission objectives

Cross‑Functional Coordination, Stakeholder & Program Interaction

Communicate technical status, risk assessments and trade‑study results to senior management and/or customers or partners.
Support payload design authority in System design reviews, Power/Structure/Thermal interfaces and Mission Operations assessments.
Liaise with Electrical, Power, Structures, Thermal, Software, Ground‑Segment and Mission‑Operations teams to resolve integration issues early.
Support B&P (Phase 0 & pre-phase A).

Integration & Verification (IVV)

Develop Payload Verification Master Plan covering unit‑test, subsystem‑test, payload‑level test, environmental and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test campaigns.
Lead test‑automation framework set‑up, test‑case definition, results analysis and test‑report certification.

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

Mentor, guide junior engineers and interns.
Act as technical liaison with customers, partners and external vendors
Act as Continuous Improvement stakeholder
Contribute to MDA’s knowledge‑base, process enhancements, and standards development.

Configuration, Documentation & Standards Management

Ensure all artefacts, analysis, firmware, deliverables and documentation are version controlled in PLM environment.
Lead and Support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR/TRR…etc.).
Support Technology Road‑Mapping & Innovation.

On Orbit & Operations Support

Provide technical support to Mission Operations for routine payload health monitoring, contingency handling and performance trending.
Lead root‑cause investigations for on‑orbit anomalies; update design baselines and lessons‑learned.
Analyze on‑orbit telemetry, update filter parameters, and generate performance reports.
Support SOOH development and associated operator training.

Required Qualifications

Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer science or Physics with 5+ years of experience supporting remote sensing system development, integration and test on LEO/MEO missions.
Strong technical‑writing ability (requirements, ICDs, test procedures, risk reports) and presentation skills; comfortable interfacing with customers, suppliers and senior leadership.
Strong understanding of aerospace system engineering fundamentals.
Hands-on individual who can support systems integration processes and capability to test systems and resolve problems.
Experience with Confluence and JIRA.
Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little supervision.
Ability to distill complex problems to fundamentals to solve with analysis, similarity, or creativity.
Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills in English; knowledge of French will be considered an asset (Contact with clients outside Quebec and work on deliverables in English).

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).

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 and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

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.

MDA 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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Responsibilities

Define, design, integrate, verify, and sustain SAR payload subsystems across satellite programs, including requirements, architecture, performance analysis, interfaces, and verification planning. Coordinate with customers and multidisciplinary teams, support design reviews and mission operations, and lead technical investigations, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Requires a BSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics and at least five years of experience supporting remote-sensing system development, integration, and testing on LEO or MEO missions. Candidates should have strong aerospace systems engineering, technical writing, communication, and hands-on integration and troubleshooting skills, plus experience with Confluence and JIRA; security clearance and Controlled Goods Program assessment are required.

Skills

SAR Systems Engineering
Requirements Management
Payload Architecture and Design
RF Systems
Digital Beamforming
Performance Simulation
SAR and MTI Processing
Power Budgeting
FMECA and Fault Tree Analysis
Reliability Modeling
Integration and Verification
Test Automation
Technical Writing
Customer and Stakeholder Coordination
On-Orbit Anomaly Investigation
Confluence and JIRA

Benefits

Health Care
Flexible Drug Plans
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Disability Income Protection
Life Insurance
Employee and Family Assistance Program

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Keywords

Synthetic Aperture Radar
SAR Payload
Earth Observation
Remote Sensing
Satellite Systems
LEO
MEO
Requirements Management
Payload Architecture
Antenna Arrays
RF Front-End
Digital Beamforming
SAR Processing
Moving Target Indicator
Performance Budgets
Power Budget
FMECA
Fault Tree Analysis
FDIR
Reliability Modeling
Interface Control Documents
Integration and Verification
Environmental Testing
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Test Automation
Confluence
JIRA
PLM
Mission Operations
Controlled Goods Program

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