Junior Test Engineer - Pre-functional

MDA•Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. We are looking for a Junior Test Engineer on our Satellite systems team at our Montreal office. The Junior test engineer will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop state-of-the-art test stations to automate the production of geostationary or constellation antennas. You will be part of a specialized test team to ensure that once in orbit, antenna performance meets customer requirements and delivers the communications service required for the mission.

Requirements

BSc. or equivalent in electrical engineering or physics.
Background in electrical engineering or physics with a strong foundation in electromagnetics or microwaves, as well as good programming skills.
0-2 years experience
Motivated individual with a sense of initiative, good team coordination skills and a desire to improve test techniques.
Good knowledge of French both oral and written

Responsibilities

Interface with design team
Analysis of test requirements
Definition of test methods and techniques
Definition of test and test data processing resources
Drafting of test plans, procedures and reports
Development of software applications and automatic RF test and measurement procedures
Coding and validation of test sequences
Test follow-up and operations support according to required specialization: RF in PIM, Nearfield or Compact Test Range; RF in Active Electronics, Burn-In; Power in Electronic Power Converters; Metrology in flight unit alignment; Mechanics for thermal testing
Planning and coordination of test activities and team of technicians.