Mechanical technician (evening shift)

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.

Join our team in Montreal as a Mechnical Technician in our Satellite Systems division and take part in innovative projects that push boundaries of space technology! 

Your Future Mission:

Under the direction of more experienced technicians or technical/engineering staff, the employee performs a variety of tasks related to established methods and processes, and works from written instructions or general directions on equipment and systems of moderate complexity.

Responsibility/Tasks:

• Assemble or modify Material Ground and Support Equipment (MGSE) according to specific instructions.
• Perform a variety of tasks including installation, repair, testing and maintenance of MGSE-related equipment.
• Read and interpret technical drawings.
• Collaborate with engineers on MGSE design issues by researching and recommending parts or components.
• Perform work in accordance with internal procedures and in compliance with our occupational health and safety rules.
• Perform other related tasks.
• Use high-precision equipment to align or adjust flight or tooling sub-assemblies or assemblies according to theoretical values or guidelines submitted by Engineering.
• Tests, troubleshoots and aligns aircraft, subsystems and systems.
• May be called upon to calibrate and/or characterize various tooling and/or flight components.

 Minimum qualifications required:

• DEC or equivalent in mechanical, aeronautical or related engineering as assigned.

• A combination of other relevant experience/education may be considered.

• 2 to 3 years of relevant experience.

• Fluency in spoken and written French. Knowledge of English an asset.

• Knowledge and experience relevant to the assignment.

• Good knowledge of CAD software

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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.