Senior Instrumentation Technologist

Automotive and Surface Transportation; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Instrumentation Technologist to join their dynamic Aerospace Research Centre. This role involves leading technical support for wind tunnel instrumentation, ensuring high-quality data through maintenance and calibration of critical systems. You will collaborate with talented professionals, contributing to groundbreaking research that shapes the future of aerospace technology. If you are passionate about innovation and eager to make a significant impact in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Relocation assistance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years in experimental measurement and signal processing.
• Experience in instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Proficient in LabVIEW and MATLAB for software development.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical support in wind tunnel instrumentation maintenance.
• Execute calibration of critical instruments and ensure data quality.
• Develop software and hardware applications for calibration routines.

Skills

Experimental measurement techniques

Signal conditioning/processing

Instrumentation design and development

Data acquisition systems

LabVIEW programming

MATLAB programming

Troubleshooting electronic instrumentation

Data analysis

Technical project planning

Education

Post-secondary education in Engineering

Post-secondary education in Instrumentation

Post-secondary education in Electrical Technology

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Excel

Job description

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Priority will be given to the following designated employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities, and racialized persons*.

* The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

OrganizationalUnit: Aerospace

Classification: TO-4

Duration: 1 year

Work Arrangements: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require full-time physical presence at the NRC work location identified.

Discover the possible

Anything is possible at the National Research Council (NRC), recently named one of Canada’s 2025 Top Employers for Young People, a 2025 Top Employer in the National Capital Region, and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers!

As Canada’s leading research and technology organization, our world-renowned research pushes the boundaries of science and engineering to make the impossible, possible. Every day, we explore new ideas through innovative research and help companies discover possibilities that impact Canada’s future and the world.

At the NRC, you’ll also discover new possibilities. Our supportive workplace fosters a culture of creativity, welcoming fresh perspectives and innovation at all levels. We value teamwork. You’ll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions. Most importantly, you’ll discover what’s possible within you as you grow, make valuable contributions, and progress in your professional journey. From ground-breaking discoveries to a life-changing career, discover your possible at the NRC.

The Role

We are looking for a Senior Instrumentation Technologist to support the Montreal Road Wind Tunnel Facilities group of the Aerospace Research Centre. The Senior Instrumentation Technologist would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect, and Creativity.

As a Senior Instrumentation Technologist, you will work as part of the Montreal Road Facility Support Group of the Aerodynamic Laboratory, providing lead technical support in wind tunnel instrumentation maintenance and development for the four facilities on campus. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Planning, executing, and supervising (occasionally) preventive and corrective maintenance of industrial instrumentation including electronic transmitters, control valves, switches, sensors, etc;
• Executing and supervising (occasionally) the calibration of critical and non-critical instruments following existing procedures and quality system work instructions based on the NRC Aerospace Quality Management System (QMS), as well as continuous improvement of the procedures;
• Ensuring data quality provided by the instruments through data analysis to comply with the QMS;
• Developing software and hardware applications to perform calibration routines for instruments;
• Assisting in the design, development, and assembly of electronic and real-time computer hardware/software used for control and measurement in the wind tunnel facilities of the laboratory;
• Providing technical expertise for defining requirements and selecting scientific instrumentation, components, software, and equipment;
• Maintaining health monitoring equipment for wind tunnel systems and deriving predictive maintenance trends;
• Troubleshooting facility systems during downtime;
• Generating work procedures, guidelines, and hazard assessments;
• Training and mentoring junior technologists, liaising with Project Engineers and Facility Engineers to maintain the facilities.

Screening Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within their application that they meet the following criteria for further consideration:

Education

Post-secondary education in Engineering, Instrumentation, Electrical Technology, or a related field.

• Significant* and recent** experience in experimental measurement techniques and signal conditioning/processing;
• Significant and recent experience in the design, specification, and development of instrumentation, data acquisition, and control systems hardware and software;
• Experience in maintenance, calibration, operation, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic measurement instrumentation under pressure for rapid solutions;
• Experience using laboratory programming languages (LabVIEW, MATLAB, or similar) for custom software development and hardware integration;
• Experience analyzing large test data sets with software tools;
• Experience in programming languages/environments such as LabView, C, C++, MATLAB, etc., for control and data acquisition system development;
• Experience planning and implementing technical projects, including task delegation, cost estimates, status updates, and scheduling.

*Significant experience is defined as at least 2 years
**Recent experience is within the last 5 years

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

Verification of background information over a 5-year period is required for a Reliability Status.

The following criteria will be used for assessment:

• Advanced knowledge in specifying, installing, and calibrating instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition hardware for temperature, pressure, flow, and vibration measurements, including calibration standards;
• Basic skills in using hand tools for instrumentation panel building;
• Advanced knowledge of software design principles and tools such as Excel, LabView, and Matlab;
• Knowledge of safety best practices in industrial facilities;
• Advanced knowledge of measurement techniques, feedback control systems, and signal processing;
• Advanced knowledge of electronic and electromechanical systems troubleshooting and repair;
• Advanced knowledge of calibration methods, standards, and measurement accuracy analysis.

Additional competencies include:

• Technology support - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 2)
• Technology support - Results orientation (Level 2)

Notes

• In 2025, the NRC was named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, the National Capital Region’s Top Employers, and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers.
• A flexible schedule and overtime may be required.
• Willingness to work on high ladders, scaffolding, in confined spaces, and environments with chemicals, noise, odours, hazardous equipment, extreme temperatures, and awkward conditions.
• Relocation assistance will be provided per NRC directives.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for one year.
• Preference given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents; citizenship info should be included in your application.
• Adherence to safe workplace practices is mandatory.
• Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Closing Date: 20 May 2025 - 23:59 Eastern Time

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