Vibration Test Professional

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 **Vibration test Professional** 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.

**Position Description**:
We are seeking dedicated **Vibration test Professionals**to oversee structural dynamic testing (vibration, shock, acoustic) ensuring seamless communication and execution between manufacturing, test facility staff and structural engineering. This role requires strong technical background in vibration testing and good communication skills to facilitate collaboration across the teams thus ensuring efficiency and compliance with testing procedures and standards.

**Responsibilities**:

- Liaise between manufacturing technologists, test technicians and structural analysts to ensure that the units under test as well as their test set-ups and instrumentations (accelerometers, load cells, etc.) are efficiently integrated for test execution.
- Create or review test procedures to ensure that the vibration tests can be executed efficiently and correctly with respect to the internal standards as well as customer & industry standards.
- Make sure tests are performed safely for the personnel and equipment notably be ensuring that check lists are followed and filled.
- Execute tests or provide guidance to structural analysts for the correct execution of tests.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve technical issues or bottlenecks during testing.
- Document & report lessons learned to the organization.
- Ensure the shaker and test equipment perform correctly.
- Recommend and implement process ameliorations in a “continuous improvement” mindset.
- Ensure TNRs gets raised when necessary.

**Qualifications**:

- A minimum of 2 years of experience in vibration testing or in structural analyses with good experience in vibration testing.
- Proficiency in test result interpretation and data analysis preferably with Siemens Simcenter Testlab software.
- Completed bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
- Knowledge of finite element analysis, preferably with Nx / Nastran.
- Initiative
- Good communication skills

**Desirable skills**:

- Knowledge of composites, fatigue and structural testing are assets.
- Demonstrated academic performance (GPA above 3.2 / 4.0).
- Bilingualism

**Work environment**:

- Mix of office, lab, and manufacturing environments.
- The dynamic teamwork environment involves some availability outside typical office hours.

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**Special Considerations**:
**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**: