Job Description

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

Role: 
This is a fully skilled level of work. Under the direction of senior technicians and specialists, or technical staff/engineers, find solutions to a variety of technical problems using established methods in assignments of high complexity, involving systems and experimental equipment of a complex nature. Methods are rarely documented. Working from general guidelines. Opportunity to participate in testing of highly complex production units or systems. Initiative in performing these tasks is essential.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Assemble or modify experimental setups or test equipment and models based on verbal instructions.
• Assemble, modify and verify equipment test benches.
• Perform tests, experiments, troubleshooting, alignment and calibration of complex units and systems.
• Record and analyze data relating to test or experiment results. Prepare reports and make recommendations as part of assigned tasks.
• Monitor and test units in thermal chambers or vacuum chambers.
• Assist in the preparation of test plans and procedures.
• Participate in the development of detailed designs and performance specifications to meet the requirements of components, systems, experiments, processes, etc.
• Coordinate assigned test activity to ensure availability of equipment and adequate documentation and ensure that test engineering is aware of any scheduling conflicts or technical issues that may arise during the assignment.
• Direct and review the work of one or more less experienced technicians.
• Assist in preparing time and cost estimates in project or operational planning when requested.
• Plan and perform non-routine tasks involving limited ranges of technical/organizational and scientific principles.
• Perform work in accordance with internal procedures and in compliance with our occupational health and safety rules.
• Able to search for documents and parts using MDA’s electronic tools (WebPLM, InforLN, etc.).
• Familiar with the inventory purchase request process.
• Able to open a test non-conformance report (TNR).
• Perform other related duties.

Assigned tasks: Must be able to perform Level 9 tasks, as well as perform the following tasks under minimal supervision from engineering or a more experienced technician, as assigned:

Digital:

• Able to perform thermal and vacuum thermal testing. Requires a good knowledge of thermal and vacuum thermal chambers, controllers and data acquisition systems.
• Able to perform and understand complex measurements with digital oscilloscopes (differential measurements, eye pattern, IQ, phase, jitter, etc.) and other measurement instruments related to the skill without assistance.
• Able to build and calibrate test benches independently.
• Basic EMC tests: Conducted susceptibility, radiated susceptibility.
• Able to produce a detailed and complete parts list using MDA electronic tools.

Comments/Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP)

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 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 and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

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; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

MDA 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.