Mechanical Technician

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!

We’re on the hunt for a Mechanical Technician on our Satellite systems team at our Montreal office.

As the leading global independent commercial supplier of antennas, payloads, and electronics for communication and radar satellites, our team has successfully contributed to hundreds of missions in the past 60 years. With an extensive heritage in a wide range of solutions delivered to customers globally, our Satellite Systems team continues to grow and evolve on the ground and in the stars.

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA 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.

 

Role: 

This is a fully skilled level of work. Under the direction of more experienced technicians or technical staff/engineers, performs a variety of tasks related to established methods and processes. Work from written instructions or general guidelines on equipment and systems of medium to complex complexity. Advise, guide and train less experienced employees.

 

Tasks: 

• Assemble or modify test models and experimental set-ups from instructions issued by senior technical staff.
• Check technical drawings and may suggest improvements.
• Build special fixtures under the direction of senior technicians or technical staff.
• Research, recommend and obtain parts or components for tests and test fixtures.
• Record test or experiment results and prepare reports.
• Perform supervised tasks including installation, repair, testing and maintenance of equipment, subsystems and systems.
• Participate, as required, in the development of various test plans and procedures.
• Advise, guide and train less experienced employees.
• Participate in the preparation of time and cost estimates while improving department productivity.
• Participate in the programming and start-up of automated equipment sequences using software provided.
• Perform work in accordance with internal procedures and in compliance with our occupational health and safety rules.
• Perform other related tasks.

 

Additional Qualifications: Must be able to perform the duties of level 9A as well as the duties below, as assigned. Knowledge and experience as assigned.

Mechanical Technician :

• Perform tasks related to MGSE support.

Machinist :

• Evaluate the time required to produce a part (Programming and Machining).
• Demonstrate versatility by being able to operate several types of machines.
• Program machining sequences using available software.

Alignment :

• Use high-precision equipment to align or adjust flight or tooling sub-assemblies or assemblies according to theoretical values or guidelines submitted by Engineering.
• Test, troubleshoot and align aircraft, subsystems and systems.
• Calibrate and/or characterize various tooling and/or flight components as required.

 

Minimum qualifications required:

• Possesses relevant knowledge and experience as assigned.
• Education: DEC or equivalent in mechanical, aeronautical or related engineering as assigned.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Language skills: At ease in spoken and written French. Knowledge of English is an asset.

 

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.