Technicien Intermédiaire - Spécialisation RF

MDA Space; Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering firm in the space industry as an Intermediate Electronics Technician. This role involves assembling and modifying electronic circuits, performing RF tests, and working with advanced measuring instruments. As part of a dynamic team, you will contribute to innovative projects that push the boundaries of technology. With a commitment to safety and excellence, this company offers a stimulating environment where your skills will be valued. If you're ready to take your career to new heights and work on exciting space missions, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive health care

Extended healthcare plans

Dental and vision benefits

Disability income protection

Life insurance

Group retirement savings plans

Employee and family assistance program

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in electronics or telecommunications.
• Fluency in spoken and written French; English knowledge is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and modify electronic circuits from specific guidelines.
• Perform basic RF measurements with various RF-related instruments.
• Follow internal procedures and comply with safety rules.

Skills

Ability to adapt

Strong analytical skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

College diploma in electrical engineering

Diploma in electronics

Diploma in telecommunications

Tools

Vector network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

RF-related measuring instruments

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.

Role:

The intermediate technician - RF is the first level of skilled work. He/she may require supervision from more experienced technicians or technical/engineering staff. The Intermediate Electronics Technician will perform a variety of tasks related to established systems or new projects of low to medium complexity. He/she will be required to work from written instructions or general guidelines and participate in the testing of electronic units and complex systems.

Responsibility / Tasks:

• Assemble and modify developmental electronic circuits from specific guidelines.
• Assemble, modify and verify test benches and/or test equipment.
• Perform basic RF unit tests (interference measurements, noise figure, RF gain and power supply, amplifier compression tests, oscillation verification).
• Perform basic RF measurements with vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers and other RF-related measuring instruments (Reflection coefficient, return loss, insertion loss, gain, power).
• Install test electronic assemblies in their test jigs.
• Perform thermal and vacuum thermal tests on various RF electronic sub-assemblies.
• Record test or experiment results.
• Follow and understand flight test processes.
• Perform work in accordance with internal procedures and in compliance with our occupational health and safety rules.
• Perform other related duties.

Required profile:

• Ability to adapt
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work in a team

Qualifications:

• College diploma or equivalent in electrical engineering, electronics, telecommunications or related field.
• 2 to 5 years' relevant experience.
• Fluency in spoken and written French. Knowledge of English is an asset.
• Relevant knowledge and experience.

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.