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🥝 MDA Digital Payload Systems Architect

MDA Space | sainte anne de bellevue, Canada | Posted May 27, 2026

Job Description

Shape the future of satellite communications as a Digital Payload Systems Architect at MDA. Spearhead the design and implementation of innovative digital payload subsystems.
In this senior role, you will engage with technical teams and stakeholders to define mission-specific requirements, conduct performance evaluations, and develop architectures that ensure optimal performance and reliability. Your leadership will guide junior engineers as you manage integration and verification activities for satellite payloads across multiple programs.
Key Responsibilities:
• Define interfaces and control documents with subsystems
• Conduct Monte-Carlo and tolerance analysis for payload performance
• Mentor junior team members and enhance capabilities
• Oversee development of testing frameworks and reports
• Communicate trade-study outcomes to manage stakeholders
Requirements:
• Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace or Physics required
• 10+ years designing digital p...

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