Senior Electrical Engineer

Mission Control Space Services•Ottawa, ON

22d•CA$105,000 - CA$170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Mission Control is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, or St. Mary’s, Ontario. This role involves designing, developing, and validating advanced electronic systems for space applications. The engineer will be responsible for end-to-end hardware development, including schematic capture, PCB layout support, component selection, and ensuring compliance with EMC and space reliability requirements. The position offers opportunities for technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and influencing system architecture. The successful candidate will be a critical member of a passionate team dedicated to space exploration.

Requirements

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
Ability to prioritize workload and work efficiently and autonomously
Proven capacity to meet deadlines in an environment with shifting priorities
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Proactive mindset toward improving processes and tools
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Must be eligible to obtain a security clearance in Canada at the reliability status level (and potentially at the higher levels), and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).
Only Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents are eligible at this time due to security clearance requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in space, aerospace, or other high-reliability industries
Familiarity with radiation effects and mitigation techniques
Experience with hardware validation in regulated environments
Experience leading design reviews or small engineering teams
Knowledge of FPGA-based systems or high-speed interfaces
Previous experience with space mission hardware development

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)
Collaborate closely with mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams
Contribute to documentation, including design reports, test procedures, and compliance matrices
Delivery of high-quality, reliable hardware designs on schedule
Ensuring compliance with EMC and reliability requirements
Technical leadership and mentorship within the electrical engineering function
Work with cross-functional engineering teams, program managers, and external partners/suppliers
Support the Mission Control team by advancing hardware capabilities for space missions
Collaborate with colleagues to continuously improve engineering processes and product quality
Contribute to a positive, startup-oriented team culture