Technologist - Opto-Mechanical

Found in: Talent CA C2 - 1 week ago


Ottawa, Canada MDA Full time

Job Details

Description

For those who dream of advancing our space in the Universe and on Earth, we’ll take you there.

Serving the world from our Canadian home and our global offices, MDA is an international space mission partner and robotics & space operations, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 50-year story of firsts on and above the Earth. Today, we're leading the charge towards viable Moon colonies, enhanced Earth observation, communication in a hyper-connected world, and more.

We’re fueled by a pioneering spirit that carries us beyond. And together we enable highly skilled people to continually push boundaries and tackle big challenges requiring solutions that endure and inspire.

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 an Opto-Mechanical Technician/Technologist on our Robotics and Space Operations team at our Kanata office.

With 40 years of operational experience and proven performance on the iconic Canadarm programs including Space Shuttle and International Space Station robotics and operations support, our Robotics & Space Operations team has 100% mission success in making space dreams come true.

Responsibilities:

Prepare engineering, prototype and/or demonstration systems for demonstration and/or delivery Prepare, review and revise acceptance and checkout test procedures for deliverable hardware Develop production, assembly and parts list drawings Perform integration and testing activities on breadboard, prototype, engineering and production hardware and software Integrate mechanical and optical assemblies including bonding of optical mirrors and prisms. Perform alignment of optical assemblies Conduct acceptance and checkout procedures on deliverable hardware Ensure completeness of documentation for mechanical and electrical assemblies Design and document test fixtures, and test setups Collaborate with engineering disciplines, other technologists and assembly personnel Maintain records of all test data, inspections and daily activities Perform general technical, engineering and lab duties as required

Skills:

Familiarity with mechanical assembly procedures and tools including; torque wrenches, 3D printers, basic metalworking tools, measuring instruments, etc. Knowledge and familiarity with a broad range of electrical lab and test equipment and tools such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, cameras, basic laser test equipment, PC’s, power supplies, etc. Ability to work independently and as part of a team CAD and SolidWorks expertise Experience working in a multidisciplinary engineering/manufacturing environment Strong attention to detail Curiosity is encouraged Experience with optical subassemblies and/or optical mirrors and prisms would be considered an asset Previous experience or desire to manage a lab environment would be considered an asset Previous experience or desire to be responsible for facilities management would be considered an asset

Education:

Minimum associates degree in technology or similar field and 1 plus years of engineering experience or a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology or similar Degree from an ABET accredited college or university
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