Job opportunity
Senior Satellite TT&C Systems Engineer
Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation
Design satellite TT&C and PDT systems at MDA Space, applying systems engineering expertise across integration, verification, and operations support.
This senior System Engineer supports remote sensing and communications satellites throughout their life cycles. You will conduct trade studies, manage requirements, develop interfaces, and lead hardware and software design. The work includes CCSDS, ECSS, ITU, and PUS standards, cybersecurity coordination, testing, anomaly investigation, and operational support.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct modulation, coding, frequency, ranging, and link budget trade studies
Lead TT&C hardware and software detailed design activities
Develop requirements, ICDs, descriptions, and verification matrices
Execute RF link, BER, latency, and telemetry integrity testing
Support launch, early-orbit checkout, and contingency operations
Requirements:
Bachelor of Science in engineering and 15+ years TT&C/PDT experience
Experience designing systems for LEO, MEO, or GEO platforms
Knowledge of CCSDS, ECSS, PUS, and ITU requirements
Systems integration, testing, troubleshooting, and anomaly investigation capability
English communication skills; reliability clearance and Controlled Goods assessment required
Apply satellite systems engineering, standards knowledge, and operational expertise to MDA Space TT&C and PDT missions.
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Apply on source site This senior System Engineer supports remote sensing and communications satellites throughout their life cycles. You will conduct trade studies, manage requirements, develop interfaces, and lead hardware and software design. The work includes CCSDS, ECSS, ITU, and PUS standards, cybersecurity coordination, testing, anomaly investigation, and operational support.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct modulation, coding, frequency, ranging, and link budget trade studies
Lead TT&C hardware and software detailed design activities
Develop requirements, ICDs, descriptions, and verification matrices
Execute RF link, BER, latency, and telemetry integrity testing
Support launch, early-orbit checkout, and contingency operations
Requirements:
Bachelor of Science in engineering and 15+ years TT&C/PDT experience
Experience designing systems for LEO, MEO, or GEO platforms
Knowledge of CCSDS, ECSS, PUS, and ITU requirements
Systems integration, testing, troubleshooting, and anomaly investigation capability
English communication skills; reliability clearance and Controlled Goods assessment required
Apply satellite systems engineering, standards knowledge, and operational expertise to MDA Space TT&C and PDT missions.
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