Int. Test Technologist

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For those who dream of advancing our space in the Universe and on Earth, we’ll take you there.

Serving the world from our Canadian home and our global offices, MDA is an international space mission partner and robotics & space operations, satellite systems and Geointelligence pioneer with a 50-year story of firsts on and above the Earth. Today, we're leading the charge towards viable Moon colonies, enhanced Earth observation, communication in a hyper-connected world, and more.

We’re fueled by a pioneering spirit that carries us beyond. And together we enable highly skilled people to continually push boundaries and tackle big challenges requiring solutions that endure and inspire.

With 40 years of operational experience and proven performance on the iconic Canadarm programs including Space Shuttle and International Space Station robotics and operations support, our Robotics & Space Operations team has 100% mission success in making space dreams come true.

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

Launch your career with the most exciting robotics team in Canada! You will be supporting and executing design, integration, and testing activities alongside passionate engineers who love to solve problems.

The Position:

We’re on the hunt for an Intermediate Test Technologist to join our Robotics and Space Operation team at our Brampton office.

As a Test Technologist, you will support a cross-functional team with the aim of executing testing activities for space based hardware. We will equip you with state of the art laboratories and equipment to validate designs and to achieve mission requirements.  The testing will ensure that our products meet system requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support MDA test laboratories by operating complex test equipment such as thermal vacuum chambers, thermal chambers, vibration shaker and Instron test equipment.
• Provide necessary guidance to technical teams to ensure that equipment is used in accordance with workplace safety and health standards.
• Support troubleshooting and other technical issues that could arise during testing.
• Apply creativity and technical problem-solving skills to design and operational challenges associated with maintenance, calibration and repair of specialized equipment testing diagnostic systems
• Provide technical support to various different programs and personnel and work with engineering teams and other technicians organically and constructively.
• Manage equipment appropriately to meet testing timelines and schedule constraints while ensuring calibration and maintenance
• Coordinate and clearly communicate with different stakeholders. Coordinate meetings and ensure stakeholders are aware of equipment availability and potential test schedule conflicts.

Job Requirements: 

• Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience performing hands on environmental testing or equivalent
• Experience operating vibration, static structural, and thermal test equipment.
• Experience writing environmental (structural, TVAC, thermal, etc) testing procedures and test reports.
• Hand on experience with operating test equipment by following health and safety policies and procedures.  
• Understanding of spacecraft requirements such as materials in vacuum and extreme environments would be considered an asset.
• Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings
• Experience in navigating technical discussions with engineering teams.
• Multi-tasking and task-prioritizing capability

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.

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #MissionMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

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.

MDA is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.

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