Sr. FPGA Design engineer - Ottawa - SatixFy

Description

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space 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 global MDA Space team of more than 3,800 space experts 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. For more information, visit

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.

Role

• Manage, implement, and maintain all aspects of a wide range of FPGA's that will be used in outer space
• Design and implement verification/simulation test environment
• Assist with bring-up and debug of hardware in the lab
• Work with Software engineers to assist with system level integration
• Support board design activities

Design

• Partition high level design requirements into modular sections, aiming for good hierarchy of sub functions
• Summarize features and estimate resources required to design one or more modules
• Map functions to device features and resources in an efficient manner, guiding tools to achieve reliability
• Provide feedback to system design on I/O placement, critical nets, and limits of performance

Implementation

• Draw upon knowledge of common protocols for external component connections
• Review, identify, and target I/O parameters and timing for interface specifications
• Recognize and use different coding methods when inferring components, arithmetic circuits, and state machine elements
• Use synchronous and asynchronous techniques for data transfer and flow control on a data link
• Understand and specify types of timing constraints, I/O delays, and false paths
• Interpret utilization and timing reports to eliminate design errors

Verification

• Review module listed features for design completeness and describe the level of test required
• Participate and comment in design and code reviews, quickly interpret pre-existing code
• Review functional operation using simulation and lab observations
• Review test cases, identify and code additional tests or debug test benches as required
• Extend/update legacy code using modern HDL language features

Qualifications

• BSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 5 through 15+ years experience
• Digital design and verification using one or more of Verilog, System Verilog, VHDL
• Experience performing board level testing using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
• Independent learning and team discussion skills, concurrently support multiple tasks
• Strong oral and written communication
• Able to obtain a Federal Government Security Clearance (Reliability)

Assets

• Aerospace/military, image processing, and radiation tolerant design experience
• Ability to read or script in some or all of python, tcl, make, Linux and shell, on windows and Linux
• Experience with C/C++ or other high level programming language
• Experience designing for Microsemi PA3 or Xilinx Series 7 FPGAs
• Comfortable in Unix and Windows environments, able to use common utilities

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 Space 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 Space and Canada's leadership in this next golden age.

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 Space provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA Space, 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 Space 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.

Accommodations

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.

Compensation

The compensation range for this position is $105, $140,000.00 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.