Junior Technician - Electrical

Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation; Montreal; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Junior Technician - Electrical to join their Satellite systems team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in the space industry. As a Junior Technician, you will assist experienced professionals in testing and modifying equipment while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This position is ideal for individuals eager to learn and grow within a dynamic environment. Join a team of passionate experts dedicated to pushing the boundaries of space exploration and technology. If you are ready to take your first step into the exciting world of aerospace, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive health care plans

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability income protection

Life insurance

Group retirement savings plans

Employee and family assistance program

Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience in a technical role.
• Must be bilingual in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Align and test production equipment according to procedures.
• Assist in setting up and modifying test stands for equipment.

Skills

Initiative

Test bench assembly

Electronic assembly testing

Occupational health and safety compliance

Education

College diploma in mechanical engineering

College diploma in electromechanical engineering

College diploma in electrical engineering

College diploma in electronics

Tools

Production equipment

Thermal chambers

Vacuum chambers

Job description

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) 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 MDA Space team of more than 3,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK 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.

We’re on the hunt for a Junior Technician - Electrical on our Satellite systems team at our Montreal office.

Role:

This is a continuing education level position. May require supervision of more experienced technicians or technical staff to perform simple test bench assembly, modification or validation tasks. May be required to perform tests on simple electronic assemblies, passive or active telecommunications equipment, and chamber monitoring on more complex equipment. Must demonstrate initiative and progress within routine tasks with well-defined boundaries.

Tasks:

• Align and test simple production equipment according to well-defined procedures or other guidelines. Record test results.
• Assist in setting up, modifying and checking test stands for equipment of simple complexity.
• Assist more experienced technicians or technologists.
• Participate in the monitoring of thermal or vacuum chambers.
• Perform work in accordance with internal procedures and in compliance with our occupational health and safety rules.
• Perform other related duties.

Minimum required qualifications:

• Education: College diploma or equivalent in mechanical engineering, electromechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics or related field as assigned.
• Experience: 0 to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Language skills: At ease in spoken and written French and English.

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) and ITAR.

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; 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.

Equal opportunity statement:

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.