Satellite Electrical Power System (EPS) Design Engineer

Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC
Permanent
Full-time

29 days ago

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 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 .Role overview:MDA is seeking an experienced Electrical Power System Engineer to support the concept, detailed design, analysis, verification and integration of electrical power subsystems (solar arrays, power-conditioning units, batteries, distribution & regulation) for our current and next-generation remote sensing and communications satellites. The role works closely with payload, bus, thermal, structural and mission-systems multidisciplinary teams responsible for delivering high-performance, reliable EPS solutions to commercial, government, and defense customers.Tasks summary:Architecture Concept & Requirements

Define EPS architecture (generation, storage, distribution) that satisfies mission power budget, mass, volume and reliability constraints.
Perform trade-studies (e.g., solar cell type, battery chemistry, regulator topology).
Generate system requirements, functional flow block diagrams.
Develop the Interface Control Documents (ICD) and Design Description.
Perform requirement management and maintain bidirectional traceability throughout the program life cycle.

Detailed Design & Analysis

Size solar arrays, power-conditioning units, battery packs, and power distribution units.
Build and validate high-fidelity electrical models for satellite modes, FMECA, Fault detection…
Conduct & maintain power budget models, load-flow, thermal-power coupling, and survivability analyses (e.g., eclipse, safe-mode, fault-tolerant).

Cross-Functional Coordination, Stakeholder & Program Interaction

Present technical status, risk analyses, and trade-study results to senior management.
Interface with spacecraft bus teams (power, thermal, structure, avionics).
Develop/maintain high-fidelity power models for mission analysis (e.g., orbit raising, station-keeping, de-orbit).
Develop tools for power efficiency & optimisation for the satellite.
Support B&P (Phase 0 & pre-phase A).

Integration & Verification (IVV)

Author verification plans, test matrices, and validation procedures for unit & EPS subsystem tests.
Support ground-test & integration campaigns, fueling, thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC, and spacecraft-level integration.
Analyse test data, close out anomalies, and update design baselines.
Support FSW integration

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

Mentor, guide, lead a multidisciplinary team of junior or intermediate system engineers & 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

Maintain design and safety standards.
Ensure all artefacts, analysis, software, documentations and deliverables are version controlled in PLM environment.
Support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR/TRR…etc.).
Support Technology Road-Mapping & Innovation

Launch-Site, On-Orbit & Operations Support

Support launch-site interface checklists with LVI responsible engineer, pre-launch checkout procedures, and early-orbit checkout scripts.
Provide real-time engineering support during launch, on-orbit commissioning, anomaly investigations and contingency operations.
Support SOOH development and associated operator trainings.

Required Qualifications:

Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace or Physics with 5 + years of EPS system design experience on LEO/MEO platforms.
Deep knowledge of spacecraft bus subsystems and their interactions.
Experience with power-electronics design and power management hardware.
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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