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EGSE and Test Engineer

MDA Canada
Montreal, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC, CAN Posted Oct 29, 2026
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  • Company Overview

  • Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) 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 MDA Space team of more than 4,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK 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.

Role :

  • We are seeking a motivated and talented EGSE and Test Engineer at our Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue office.

  • The candidate will participate in the development of test equipment and support testing of satellite electronic units.

Tasks :

  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for the development test equipment used for testing satellite electronic units;
  • Support testing of satellite electronic units;
  • Be part of an engineering team specializing in test equipment, otherwise called electrical ground support equipment (EGSE);
  • Design and support manufacturing of electrical test equipment and cable harnesses.
  • Produce design documentation such as electrical diagrams, assembly drawings, bill of materials, etc.
  • Assist engineering in analyses and writing of test procedures;
  • Support procurement, manufacturing and validation of test equipment;

Experience and skills required :

  • Sc or equivalent in Electrical Engineering;
  • 5+ years of experience.
  • Hands-on experience in electronic design;
  • Skills in printed circuit board (PCB) design;
  • Ability to work autonomously and in a collaborative team, strong teamwork and interpersonal skills;
  • Interest for laboratory work.

Assets :

  • Diptrace or equivalent PCB cad tool.
  • Knowledge of stepper motors and drives
  • Knowledge of Python or VBA.
  • Knowledge of microcomputers (Raspberry Pi / Arduino)
  • Knowledge of PSoC programming
  • Microsoft office suite and Visio.
  • Bilingual French / English (contact with customers outside of Quebec)

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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) 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.

Equal opportunity statement :

MDA Ltd. 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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