Communication Systems Engineer
MDA Space.com
Office
Rehovot, Israel; Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Full Time
About Mda Space
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 www.mda.space.
Our Sat Connect IC business unit, a division of our Satellite Systems business is a leading provider of ASICs, software, multibeam electronically steered antennas, and complete systems for communication satellites, as well as ground and airborne terminals. Located in Israel, the UK, Bulgaria, and the US, we are a techno logy leader in satellite communication.
Communication Systems Engineer
Be a part of MDA space (IL - Rehovot) system engineering group, leading the design of satellite communication terminals.
- Working with worldwide R&D teams and customers
- Understanding product requirements and deriving system and sub-systems requirements
- Be a technical lead and owner of the system under your responsibility, working with various R&D teams in the company
- Leading and taking part in system integration
Responsibilities
As a part of the team, the responsibility is to get a product designed from stakeholder requirements, setting requirements for all company’s disciplines – System architecture, HW, SW, RF, antennas, analog, DSP & mechanics.
- Create and own system requirements and specification documents
- Leading system integration plans and carry out integration activities
- Carry out system reviews (SDR, PDR, CDR), risks mitigation plans and design tradeoffs
- Defining system architecture, interfaces, functionality and features
- Simulating performance and various system functionalities
Experience And Qualifications
Must
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in EE
- At least 3 years of experience as a system engineer. Proven record of system engineering of multi-disciplinary product including RF and antennas domain.
- Deep understanding of Tx and Rx RF channels and DSP
- MATLAB/Python hands-on knowledge
- Lab experience – system / module / component level
Advantage
- Background and experience in communication systems and algorithms – advantage
- Experience or knowledge in chip design and mixed-signal SOCs architecture - advantage
- Experience in a system full life cycle – from product requirements to customer delivery
- Experience or knowledge of ETH network systems, features and SW stack
Personal Skills
- Ability to work independently and as a team player
- Creative, innovative, willing to learn and share knowledge and ideas
- Leading tasks and taking ownership
- Languages – High level of verbal writing in English is required
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’s leadership in this next golden age.
Benefits Statement:
MDA Space 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; private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, pension plan; and an employee assistance program. We also have a Hybrid work model in place, for a better work/life balance.
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 Space 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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Communication Systems Engineer
Office
Rehovot, Israel; Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Full Time
September 26, 2025