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We’re on the hunt for a Validation Lab Integrator to join our team in Israel.

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 technology leader in satellite communication.

We design and deliver advanced ASICs, software, multibeam electronically steered antennas, and systems for communication satellites, as well as ground and airborne terminals.

We are seeking a proactive and hands-on individual to take full responsibility for our lab environment, support hardware and system integration tasks, and serve as a key point-of-contact for both local and remote teams. This is a full-time position, designed to reduce engineers’ workload, streamline lab operations, and ensure maximum system uptime.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Automation Team Leader, the candidate will have the following responsibilities:

• Lab Environment & Equipment Management
  • Take ownership of the lab environment, including all equipment, boards, cables, racks, and power systems.
  • Maintain lab conditions (e.g., power stability, cooling, safety compliance).
  • Lead planning, building, and maintenance of new racks and lab infrastructure.
  • Monitor board/system health, conduct troubleshooting, and perform minor repairs.
  • Maintain inventory of boards, chips, and lab tools, ensuring availability and organization.
• Integration & Technical Support
  • Running occasional tests on the company’s HW.
  • Serve as the POC for the company’s engineers, ensuring smooth lab access and system connectivity.
  • Coordinate and control modifications in the lab, including restricted rack access and configuration changes.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve communication or connectivity issues within the lab.
• Operational Efficiency & IT Support
  • Provide first-line IT and system support for lab-related hardware/software.
  • Manage user access and connectivity for remote team members.
  • Take responsibility for lab and integration tasks to free up engineers for R&D activities.
  • Maintain logs/documentation for equipment usage, system modifications, and tasks.

Suitable candidates will ideally have the following experience & attributes:

Education & Certifications

• Practical Engineer diploma (Electronics, Computers, or related field) – required.
• Relevant certifications in hardware, networking, or system administration – an advantage.

Experience

• 2–3 years in a lab technician, system integrator, or technical support role.
• Hands-on experience with hardware integration, firmware/software burning, and system validation.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting lab equipment, racks, and electronic boards.
• Familiarity with IT/network troubleshooting (switches, cabling, remote connectivity).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Technical troubleshooting mindset and hands-on problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication skills to act as POC for engineers and IT staff, locally and remotely.
• Self-starter, capable of independently running lab operations and suggesting improvements.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable to new tasks and technologies.

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.

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. 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.