Hardware Qualification and Test Contractor

2 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Satcom Direct Full time

**COMPANY OVERVIEW**:
Satcom Direct (SD) provides global connectivity solutions for business and general aviation, military, government, and land mobile services. Since 1997, SD has worked to solve the unsolvable and advance the technology of connectivity through our industry-leading hardware and flight operations software. Our company culture is based on innovation and creativity which allows our team members to thrive in a dynamic atmosphere. We are looking for people who are passionate about customer satisfaction and who excel in a constantly changing environment.

SD Avionics is a division of Satcom Direct located in Kanata, the high-tech hub of Ottawa, Ontario. Our second largest site globally, this location manufactures avionics hardware, cabin routers, and the SD Plane Simple Antenna System.

Satcom Direct offers a highly competitive benefits package, which includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. Employees have an on-site gym and robust vacation time to have an excellent work/life balance. Additional benefits include matching retirement plan, pet insurance, and critical-illness insurance.

**JOB SUMMARY**:
The Hardware Qualification Test Engineer (contractor) will be responsible for successfully executing the Hardware Qualification testing of business aviation avionics products to the RTCA DO-160G standard.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES**:
The requirements listed below are representative of the fundamental knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Test Planning & Execution for Hardware Qualification to the RTCA DO-160 standard.
- Working with SMEs from the engineering design team to understand functional test requirements
- Quoting, Scheduling and Managing relationship with external test labs to ensure test execution.
- Conduct Hardware Qualification Test Readiness
- Hardware Qualification Test Data Review and Reporting
- Assist in failure resolution and corrective action.
- Participate in the design and procurement of test harnesses and functional test equipment.
- Support Engineering Change Impact Analysis to determine the appropriate amount of Qualification testing required due to system redesign due to component obsolescence.

To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner and should demonstrate all competencies listed above. All employees are expected to adhere to and be knowledgeable of SD operating standards, established safety rules, and adhere to company attendance guidelines.

**GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS**:

- Experience with RF test equipment
- Experience with Computer networking.
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Working knowledge of DO-160 or equivalent MIL-STDs
- Experience with Jira and Confluence
- Experience in EMI, Environmental or Vibration testing at the LRU level within the Military or Aviation industries.
- Ability and willingness to effectively communicate progress and status of ongoing Qualification test being conducted at external test facilities.
- Knowledge or experience with Highly Accelerated Life Test (HALT) would be an asset

**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE**:

- 5+ years of test engineering experience **and,**:

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Systems Engineering or Computer Science
- ** Or** a 3-year college diploma in Electronic or Electrical Engineering Technology and an additional 3+ years of engineering experience

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**:
While performing general office duties for this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and/or walk around (including the use of stairs). Other demands include the ability to openly communicate with others by talking, listening, and reading, able to lift light objects (



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