Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering, or equivalent.
Minimum 10 years of experience in high-speed or mixed signal PCB design.
At least 3 years of leadership experience in electronics development.
Fluency in English and French, with strong communication and conflict management skills.
Experience in cost and schedule planning.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools.
Understanding of electronic circuits and PCB manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a cross-functional digital/analog design team.
Coordinate with specialists on structure, thermal, manufacturing, and other aspects of project deliverables.
Ensure team meets program cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
Plan reviews with various departments to track progress on deliverables.
Oversee procurement production to maintain timelines and budget.
Assess risks and collaboratively make informed decisions throughout the project lifecycle.
Guide junior members and support department improvement initiatives.
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare coverage including extended healthcare and flexible drug plans.
Dental and vision benefits.
Disability income protection and life insurance.
Group retirement savings plans.
Access to an employee and family assistance program.
Full Job Description
Role:
The Project Lead Digital-Analog PCB Design will be leading a cross-functional team of hardware designers from conception to validation and integration of mixed signal (Digital & RF) electronics Units used in satellites and other space-based systems. This may include applications such as complex digital control/processing units, mass-memory units, motor drive units, etc. using "new space" technologies. This role is for a 12 month mandate.
Responsibilities
Lead a Digital/Analog design team for space products.
Coordinate a cross-functional team of members of various skills: RF, systems, power, digital, manufacturing, structure, packaging, EMC, and thermal, etc.
Responsible for leading a team to deliver on program cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
Plan and schedule with various specialties (structure, thermal, packaging, manufacturing, quality assurance, etc.) the necessary reviews for the various deliverables.
Oversee procurement production tasks to ensure cost and schedule are met.
Prioritize the team tasks and goals to meet program milestones.
Provide and communicate understanding of the programmatic aspects of a program to the technical team.
Lead sub contractual activities and support new business proposal opportunities.
Report on staffing levels to program manager.
Assess risk and make risk-based decisions in collaboration with management and technical team throughout program lifecycle to ensure program objectives are met.
Ensure Digital/Analog team follow quality and reliability standards.
Support digital department improvement initiatives.
Guide junior members and new employees.
Coordinate with technical leads and program managers the conversion of system level requirements into electronic unit level requirements.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or equivalent.
Ten (10) years minimum experience designing processor, high-speed or mixed signal PCBs.
Three (3) years in leadership experience. Demonstrated success leading electronics development teams to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals from start to finish.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French, ability to lead group discussions, strong interpersonal and conflict management skills.
Cost and schedule planning experience
Knowledge in Agile methodology (PSPO, Management 3.0, Scrum, Agile at scale).
Knowledge and experience with Excel spreadsheets, JIRA, MS Access, or other such tools/software languages.
Ability to coach and supervise junior members and interns.
Understanding of electronic circuits and communication protocols.
Knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes.
Experience with design architecture and handling of multi-disciplinary specifications and reviews (FPGA, software, mechanical, etc.).
Knowledge of space radiation effects on parts and detailed understanding of associated screening and qualification processes is an asset.
Exposure to RF design, mixed signal, signal processing, high-speed or motor control design.
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) and ITAR.
Benefits statement:
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.
