Senior Electrical Engineer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 7+ years of relevant industry experience in electrical/embedded hardware design
- Strong experience in PCB design (multi-layer, high-speed, mixed-signal systems)
- Proven expertise in EMC/EMI design, testing, and mitigation
- Experience with EEE parts selection and qualification for high-reliability or space environments
- Familiarity with relevant standards (e.g., IPC, MIL, ECSS, NASA guidelines)
- Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, etc.)
- Design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for test (DFT) practices
- Familiarity with embedded C/C++ or scripting (Python, MATLAB) for testing and automation
Nice to have
- Experience leading design reviews or small engineering teams
- Knowledge of FPGA-based systems or high-speed interfaces
- Previous experience with space mission hardware development
Full description
Mission Control is based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, with a Rover Development Facility in St. Mary’s, Ontario. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and talented individuals to join our team.
About Us
Mission Control empowers explorers by innovating to make advanced technology viable for use in space. Using Spacefarer™ and SpacefarerAI™, customers can simplify mission development and operations while unlocking the potential of new scientific and commercial opportunities on the Earth, Moon, Mars, and beyond. Spacefarer™ is being trusted for multiple missions to the Moon by mission controllers, scientists, and software developers who seek faster deployments, lower-cost mission development, and valuable data returns. Mission Control launched the Persistence Mission– Canada’s giant leap for AI in space – in June of 2025. Mission Control is inspired by a vision of the world in which access to space is ubiquitous and inspires all humans to treasure planet Earth and marvel at the universe.
Please visit our website to learn more about our team and ongoing projects: https://missioncontrolspace.com.
About the Job
You will play a key role within the engineering team, contributing to the design, development, and validation of advanced electronic systems for space applications.
Your role will encompass end-to-end hardware development, including schematic capture, PCB layout support, component selection, and ensuring compliance with EMC and space reliability requirements. Your responsibilities will vary daily and may include hands-on design work, cross-functional collaboration, and technical leadership on complex programs.
This role offers strong growth potential, including opportunities to lead hardware development efforts, mentor junior engineers, and influence system architecture decisions.
You will become a critical member of a team of engineers, scientists, and space enthusiasts who are passionate about contributing to humanity’s next bold steps in space exploration.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Design and develop analog and digital electronic circuits for space and mission-critical applications
- Lead schematic design and guide PCB layout to ensure signal integrity, power integrity, and manufacturability
- Perform and support electromagnetic compatibility (EMC/EMI) analysis, testing, and mitigation strategies
- Select, qualify, and manage EEE (Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical) parts in accordance with space and high-reliability standards
- Conduct design reviews (PDR, CDR) and ensure compliance with program requirements and industry standards
- Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and environmental testing (thermal, vibration, radiation as applicable)