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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 global MDA Space team of more than 4,000 space experts 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. For more information, visit www.mda.space.\nRole :\nThe Intermediate Technician electronic is a junior level position. May require the supervision of more experienced technicians or members of technical staff/engineers, perform various duties related to established systems or new duties of moderate complexity. Work from written instructions or general information and participate in testing of complex production units and systems.\n Tasks:\nAssembles and modifies breadboards and models from specific instructions or under the technical supervision of more experienced technicians or members of technical staff.\nGeneral knowledge in electricity and electronics (reading of schematics, basic knowledge of electronic components).\nPerforms the assembly, modifications and verification of equipment test benches.\nFrom drawings and diagrams, be able to write assembly and wiring diagrams, manually or with the help of machines, tools and measuring devices,\nPerforms tests, alignment and calibration of production units and systems of intermediate complexity.\nRecords data related to results from tests or experiments. Prepares reports, can make recommendations with respect to duties that are assigned to him.\nPerforms monitoring and testing of units in thermal or vacuum chambers.\nFollows and understands the flight test procedures.\nCarry out work in accordance with internal procedures and in compliance with our occupational health and safety rules.\nPerforms other related duties.\nTasks by Assignment: Must be able to perform the following tasks as assigned.\nElectronics (RF, digital, power, payload):\nProgram PROMs and FPGAs (digital).\nCarry out thermal and thermal vacuum tests, bench tests with the vector analyzer and other measuring instruments.\nPerform basic RF unit tests (measurements of interference, noise figure, RF gain and power supply measurements, amplifier compression tests, oscillation verification) under the leadership of more experienced personnel (RF).\nCarry out bench tests with digital generators and circuit analyzers and complementary equipment (e.g. serial link) (digital).\nCarry out bench tests with the assisted system analyzer and other measuring instruments.\nManufacture transformers and inductors.\nCalibration:\nPerforms calibration, modifications/repairs and precision measurements on equipment of medium complexity.\nAssists in the preparation of calibration checklists for new equipment recommending required calibration standards.\nPerforms database maintenance.\nVibration:\nPrepare and perform vibration tests.\nCarry out simple maintenance and calibration of vibration facilities.\nMaintenance:\nPerform simple to complex maintenance of test facilities.\nPerform calibration of various instruments and equipment.\nThermal:\nPrepare and monitor thermal and vacuum thermal tests independently.\nProceed to the maintenance of the thermal and thermal vacuum test chambers.\nRequired Qualifications :\nDiploma of college studies or equivalent in mechanical, electromechanical, electrotechnical or electronic engineering or in a related field as assigned.\n2 - 5 years of relevant experience.\nFluent in spoken and written French. Knowledge of English is an asset ( Contact with customers outside Québec, work on English-language deliverables).\nComments/Special Considerations:\nSuccessful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).\nWe’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.\nWe 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.\nMDA 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.\nMDA is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. 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