Test Engineering Technician

Ultra Electronics Group; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology firm in Dartmouth is seeking a Test Engineering Technician. The successful candidate will maintain automated test equipment and assist in the production of complex defence systems. The ideal applicant will have a diploma in Electronic Engineering Technology, strong analytical skills, and the ability to interpret technical documentation. This role offers competitive benefits including health insurance and employee development opportunities.

Benefits

Extended health and dental

Life insurance

RRSP

Deferred profit sharing

Employee education assistance

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and system specifications.
• Must gain the government security clearance for Canadian Controlled Goods projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain automated/manual test setup and software.
• Create and maintain test plans and procedures.
• Troubleshoot issues related to test equipment and methodologies.
• Analyse test data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure testability and quality.
• Complete testing records and reports accurately.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Electronic Engineering Technology

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analysers

Power supplies

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies. Step into a world where cutting‑edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi‑mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our "five‑eyes" Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub‑surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionising the way naval missions are executed. We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game‑changing technologies, including state‑of‑the‑art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

Position Summary

Ultra Maritime is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Test Engineering Technician to join our team. Successful candidates will assist in the design, development, and maintenance of automated test equipment to support the production of complex defence systems. This role requires a strong understanding of engineering drawings, schematics, and other documentation, and a commitment to ensuring the highest quality standards for our customers. This role includes night shift production support.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain automated/manual test setup, comprised of test equipment and test software.
• Create and maintain detailed test plans, procedures, and methodologies to verify product specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to test equipment, software, and test methodologies.
• Analyse test data and production yields to identify trends, root causes of failures, and areas for improvement.
• Recommend and implement improvements to existing test equipment and processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and throughput.
• Collaborate with design, development, and manufacturing teams to ensure testability and quality throughout the product lifecycle.
• Carry out testing across a wide variety of electronic products, using automated and manual test equipment and processes for safety, capacities, compliance, and performance.
• Complete testing records and results individually as required for each product tested, and where necessary compile reports on findings and testing data gathered. Ensure that all documentation is completed accurately and kept up to date.

Qualifications (Required)

• Diploma in Electronic Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and system specifications.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with various test equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, power supplies, and data acquisition systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment across multiple engineering and tooling disciplines.
• Must be able to gain the appropriate Canadian government security clearance and satisfy all requirements to be able to work on Canadian Controlled Goods projects.

Desired Skills

• Programming skills in Python or LabVIEW for test development and automation.
• Proven experience in an electronic manufacturing environment, preferably within the defence or aerospace industry.
• Experience working in a high‑volume production environment.
• Experience with statistical tools for data analysis and visualisation.

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Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self. We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries. We encourage regular manager‑employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Reasonable accommodation statement: If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [e-mail].

Company: Ultra Maritime