Job Description

Description :

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

We\xe2\x80\x99re on the hunt for an Alignment Engineer 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\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x99re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we\xe2\x80\x99ll 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\xe2\x80\x99s and Canada\xe2\x80\x99s leadership in this next golden age.

Role :

Under the supervision of the Production Manager and teaming with the alignment technologists and technicians, the alignment engineer will lead alignment activities related to antenna products AI&T. In his duty, he will have to:

• Define alignment references and provide ICD information (client required)
• Provide inputs on alignment philosophies for proposals and TOBs (Technical review)
• Act as a GD&T specialist for the purpose of DFMA (design for manufacturing and assembly)
• Document and track lessons learned in the product design phase
• Prepare in Spatial Analyzer software the measurement files
• Support the design of alignment MGSE (mechanical ground support equipment)
• Promote personal and product safety
• Promote good alignment practices within the team and outside
• Follow-up on tooling procurement and assembly activities
• Monitor measurement instruments health and calibration statuses
• Provide inputs for capital spending plan
• Provide inputs on alignment philosophies for proposals and TOBs
• Document alignment processes
• Improve the alignment processes by automating as much as possible the activities (software and/or spreadsheets development);
• Plan and coordinate alignment activities for each project
• Write alignment procedures and various MPS (Manufacturing process specifications)
• Support NCR follow-ups as needed
• Analyze measurement data (calculation matrix in spreadsheets, data comparison and validation)
• Write alignment reports
• Support DRB/TRB with customers
• Train other engineers and technicians in a continuous improvement environment
• Perform other related activities

Minimum qualifications required:

• Bachelor\'s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• 5 years of experience
• Experience in GD&T, alignment and metrology
• Strong in Math and Matrix Manipulation
• Very good knowledge of software (Spatial Analyzer, V-STARS, Aicon 3D Studi)
• Good understanding of trigonometry
• Knowledge of Polyworks or 3DCS an asset
• Knowledge in alignment and metrology
• Proficient with NX
• Creative, Innovative
• Good synthesis Skills
• Leadership and good interpersonal skills

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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 is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.

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