Structural Lab Lead

MDA Space; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Structural Lab Lead to oversee a dynamic testing facility. This role involves managing day-to-day operations, leading a skilled team, and ensuring compliance with testing standards. If you have a passion for space exploration and a strong background in vibration testing, this is your chance to contribute to groundbreaking missions. Join a purpose-driven team that values collaboration and innovation, and help push the boundaries of what's possible in the new space economy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in vibration testing for space hardware.
• Proficiency in interpreting test results and analyzing data.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the structural test facility and ensure safety protocols.
• Lead and develop a team of structural test facility operators.

Skills

Vibration Testing

Structural Analysis

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Siemens Simcenter Testlab

NX/Nastran

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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.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

Structural Lab Lead

We are seeking professionals specialized in vibration testing to lead a structural dynamic testing facility. This position requires excellent technical knowledge and experience with vibration and shock testing and good communication skills to facilitate collaboration with test clients and thus ensure efficiency and compliance with testing procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

1. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the structural test facility, including equipment maintenance, calibration, process development, test preparation and execution, and safety protocols.
2. Lead and develop a team of trained structural test facility operators and support staff as required to support testing needs
3. Develop and maintain a training program for structural testing operations
4. Liaise between relevant test stakeholders to ensure that the units under test, relevant test systems, and test instrumentation are efficiently integrated for test execution
5. Ensure tests are conducted safely for personnel, test equipment and test articles, including ensuring checklists and defined processes are followed and completed
6. Execute tests and/or provide guidance to structural analysts/test engineer for proper test execution
7. Ensure the vibration table and test equipment are operating properly and regularly maintained
8. Identify, investigate, and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies during testing
9. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of test procedures, results, and facility operations
10. Document, report and implement lessons learned
11. Recommend and implement process and test capability improvements in the spirit of continuous improvement
12. Support and initiate issue identification and resolution using established processes and systems

Qualifications

1. A bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
2. A minimum of 5 years of experience in vibration testing or structural analysis with proven experience in vibration testing for space hardware
3. Proficiency in interpreting test results and analyzing data, preferably using Siemens Simcenter Testlab software
4. Knowledge of finite element analysis, preferably using NX/Nastran
5. Demonstrates initiative
6. Good communication skills

We’re a purpose-driven, collaborative, and passionate team, constantly seeking new members to join #TeamMDA to innovate and push boundaries in space exploration. If you’re eager to expand our presence in space and inspire future generations, we want to hear from you.

MDA Space is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is an equal opportunity employer. We support accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process.

The salary range for this position is $99,000.00 - $181,500.00 annually, based on qualifications and experience.