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MDA Space is hiring a systems engineer to deploy, configure and integrate complex systems at customer sites in a hybrid role based in Farnborough. You will execute testing, validation and acceptance activities across Linux and networked platforms, and provide on-site support to ensure mission-critical performance. The position requires strong Linux experience, scripting skills in Python or Bash, and the ability to travel with up to 50% North America travel as needed.

Job Category: Information Technology Requisition Number: ITINT012202 Posted : July 20, 2026 Full-Time Hybrid Locations Showing 1 location Farnborough, HA GU147LS, GBR Description 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. 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. With locations in Israel, the UK, and the US, we are a technology leader in satellite communication. Key Responsibilities: Deploy, configure, and integrate systems on customer site Execute system testing, validation, and acceptance activities Provide support, monitor system health, and handle incidents Troubleshoot issues across Linux, networking, and system layers Support upgrades, patches, and configuration management Act as technical interface with customer and remote engineering teams Maintain clear documentation, logs, and issue tracking Required Skills & Experience: Strong practical experience with Linux systems Ideally, 4-8 years or post graduation working experience Experience in integration, deployment, or technical support roles Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (IP, routing, switching) Python and/or Bash scripting (required) Familiarity with C/C++ (reading/debugging level) Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills Ability to operate independently in a customer-facing environment Structured and methodical troubleshooting approach Strong ownership and accountability Clear communication skills in customer-facing situations Telecom / networking / embedded systems background - Advantage Experience with monitoring or telemetry tools Advantage Previous on-site / field engineering experience - Advantage Legal ability to travel frequently to North America (About 50% travel) We're a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join 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. Comments/Special Considerations: We are required to conduct a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) screening in which we will check your: Right to work: To confirm that you are entitled to take up the position as well as check your nationality and immigration status Identity: Full ID check Criminal records: Basic Disclosure Employment history check: Confirmation of past three years of employment (minimum) history/activity Reference checks 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. 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.

MDA-UK is seeking a Payload Systems Engineer in Didcot to lead the design, integration and test of RF payload and antenna systems for GEO and other environments. You will coordinate with internal and external systems groups to produce robust trade analyses with clear recommendations, covering ground infrastructure and payload solutions. Responsibilities include leading project teams, defining requirements and performing system-level trade-offs, while ensuring quality and budget adherence.

Harwell - Didcot, Didcot, OXF OX110GD, GBR MDA-UK is looking for a Payload Systems Engineer to lead the design, integration and test of future RF payload and antenna systems for GEO and other environments. You will work closely with various systems engineering groups internally and externally to the business, building a robust and informative trade analysis with a clear and well-structured set of conclusions and recommendations, including ground infrastructure, payload solutions and technology trade-offs. Responsibilities Lead an engineering project team by: Developing and maintaining technical plans defining scope, schedule, cost, resources, and risks, ensuring alignment across cross-functional delivery teams and upstream project leadership. Continuously assessing and forecasting technical performance against cost, schedule, risk, and resource baselines to enable timely decision-making and early mitigation. Leading cross-functional technical execution to deliver assigned scope on schedule, on budget, and to required technical and quality standards. Managing technical task budgets, cost forecasts, and schedule performance to ensure delivery within approved technical scope and baseline constraints. Defining, validating, and managing technical requirements to ensure scope is completed to specification while maintaining alignment with schedule, quality, and cost targets. Guide the project systems engineering team in: Generation of systems level requirements, specifications and interface definitions. Performance of system design trade-offs. Analysis of system level performance requirements to allocated sub-system/component requirement. Development of system and satellite payload concept of operations and architecture with particular focus on the radio frequency and physical layer aspects. Development of requirements for antenna and on-board processing functions. Enabling technology maturation and risk reduction plans for critical system elements including ground infrastructure and satellite subsystems. Conduct specification trade-off negotiations with customers, partners, engineers and working groups. Qualifications, Experience and Competencies Requirements Degree in Engineering, Maths or Physics. 10+ years of experience in communications system engineering and/or engineering management. Proven capability in developing technologies for the space environment. Experience working with space industry standards (e.g. ECSS). Experience managing an engineering team. Experience in communications satellite design (RF payload systems, antenna design and digital payload architecture). Ability to develop and analyse E2E system requirements, perform trade studies (e.g., link budgets and capacity analysis) breaking down the complete system into the constituent parts and solutions. Ability to lead technical proposals to RFI/RFP's, including developing presentations to describe the technical approach in a clear manner to customers. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with customers, management, and peers. Experience with line management and/or project management. Experience and expertise in digital signal processing. Experience in designing phased array antenna systems. We're a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join 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 leadership in this next golden age. Comments/Special Considerations Right to work: To confirm that you are entitled to take up the position as well as check your nationality and immigration status Identity: Full ID check Criminal records: Basic Disclosure Employment history check: Confirmation of past three years of employment (minimum) history/activity Reference checks 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; 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 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.