Pcb Component 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 4,000 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
PCB
Component 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.
Role:The successful candidate will support the design and manufacturing engineering in the specification, selection and application of Electrical, Electronic, Electromechanical - EEE parts for space systems. Knowledge of military standards related to parts specification, selection and qualification is an asset.
Tasks:
Evaluation of components design and workmanship for high-reliability applications;
Evaluation of components discrepancies impact on design and reliability;
Preparation ofSource Control Drawings (procurement specs);
Providing advice to design engineers on the component selection (based on heritage, quality and reliability requirements of programs/customers);
Identificationof alternate parts for obsolescence or where lead times or component costs are unsuitable;
Approval of parts lists;
Preparation ofdeclared components lists & non-standard parts approvals requests & participate in Parts Control Boards (PCBs) with customers;
Audit of component suppliers to assure their processes & products are under control and meet the relevant standards;
Review supplier surveys to determine if they are eligible for Approved Suppliers List;
Act as technical interface and coordinator with suppliers for meetings, documentation exchanges, NDAs, Export controls, etc (Qualification, etc);
Approval of Purchase orders for related component quality clauses;
Authorize the purchase of EEE items and ensure they fulfill program/customer requirements prior to reception/stocking;
Review/approval of data for incoming components (Incoming inspection reviews) including DPA results from external DPA houses;
Assign Value Added Services to EEEs to ensure full compliance to Product Assurance requirements;
Participate ininternal and customer reviews of Non-conformances/discrepancies relating to EEEs (Engineering Review Boards – ERBs, Material Review Boards - MRBs);
Maintain EEE items database (item creation/review, verify/update documentation, etc);
Assess the impact of Alerts/Product Change Notices from suppliers/industry;
Participate inProduct Assurance efforts/initatives (Continuous improvement, Corrective Actions, 8D approach, etc.);
Review customer specifications to produce internal Statement of Compliance;
Participate ininternal EEE related processes reviews & provide guidance/training to internal employees and customers about EEE requirements;
Participate ininternal Qualification testing and Failure analysis of EEEs.
Identify and report lessons learned during the design or manufacturing phases to prevent recurring issues.
Assess the technical feasibility and integration risks of COTS (Commercial Off‑The‑Shelf) components according to the New‑Space approach.
Ensure that EEE and COTS components comply with radiation requirements for space applications.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or physics engineering or a related field.
Minimum 2 years in component engineering (Electrical, Electronic, Electromechanical - EEE specialist) preferably with an aerospace company.
Familiarity with MIL, NASA and ESA standards for components and materials such as:
NASA GSFC EEE-INST-002 Instructions for EEE Parts Selection, Screening, Qualification, and Derating, ECSS-Q-ST-60 (Product Assurance Requirements of Space EEE Components) and their subsidiary specifications
MIL-STD-883/750 (Test Methods and Procedures for Microelectronics)
Good team player.
Good verbal and written communication skills ideally both in English and French (Contact with customers outside Quebec).
A EEE components Quality Controls and Reliability.
Experience with SEM, EDX, X-ray and other destructive and non-destructive techniques used for EEE inspection.
Knowledge of radiation effects on electronic components (TID, SEE, etc.) is a major asset for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with space radiation effects/testing on EEEs an asset
Ability to perform Constructional Analysis or Destructive Physical Analysis (DPA, MIL-STD-1580) on EEEs an asset
Familiar with Failure Analysis of EEE components an asset
Comments/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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