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For those who dream of advancing our space in the Universe and on Earth, we’ll take you there.
Serving the world from our Canadian home and our global offices, MDA is an international space mission partner and robotics & space operations, satellite systems and Geointelligence pioneer with a 50-year story of firsts on and above the Earth. Today, we're leading the charge towards viable Moon colonies, enhanced Earth observation, communication in a hyper-connected world, and more.
We’re fueled by a pioneering spirit that carries us beyond. And together we enable highly skilled people to continually push boundaries and tackle big challenges requiring solutions that endure and inspire.
Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!
The Position
With 40 years of operational experience and proven performance on the iconic Canadarm programs including Space Shuttle and International Space Station robotics and operations support, our Robotics & Space Operations team has 100% mission success in making space dreams come true.
As a member of the Engineering Team as an Database Administrator, you will work with a variety of disciplines including (L&SE) program (to support On-Orbit Space Station activities), and/or Gateway External Robotics System, and/or planetary/lunar rovers, and/or R&D activities.
Responsibilities:
- Communicate updates and changes with the database between different disciplines within electrical engineering
- Verify the electrical component properties from the datasheet against the database information
- Improve, maintain and perform optimizations of the database information and files associated with the database
- Standardization of the database information and validation the correct information is translated into design
- Act as the liaison between departments for database related business processes and improvements
- Maintain and upgrade schematics, PCB and BOM templates
- Perform Spice simulations and maintain the code within the database
- Prepare and maintain a variety of schematic symbols and PCB Footprints
- Good understanding of IEEE-313 & IEC-60617
- Familiar with IPC-7351B
- Provide technical support to users of the database
Assets:
- Knowledge of Electrical CAD design process (e.g. OrCAD, Altium, or equivalent)
- Knowledge of space sector
- Experience with MS Excel, MS Visio
- Experience with large file management/database related work
- Experience with programming languages such as Python
- Organized and attention to detail
Requirements:
Electrical Technologist diploma (or equivalent) is required. Candidates will be assessed for the Junior / Intermediate / Technologist level based on years of experience.
The candidate must have demonstrated the ability to work in a team environment.
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.
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.
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 an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.
COVID-19 Hiring Update: Strengthening our workforce is more important than ever to meet our customers’ mission-critical needs. We are continuing to hire many talented people, and we are closely monitoring COVID-19 to ensure safe hiring practices are used. This includes limiting onsite candidate interviews and prioritizing video interviews.
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