Intermediate Technician - RF at MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.

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Role: 

The intermediate technician - RF is the first level of skilled work. He/she may require supervision from more experienced technicians or technical/engineering staff. The Intermediate Electronics Technician will perform a variety of tasks related to established systems or new projects of low to medium complexity. He/she will be required to work from written instructions or general guidelines and participate in the testing of electronic units and complex systems.

Responsibility / Tasks:

Under the mentorship of more experienced technicians or technical staff, the intermediate technician will:

• Assemble and modify developmental electronic circuits from specific guidelines.
• Assemble, modify and verify test benches and/or test equipment.
• Perform basic RF unit tests (interference measurements, noise figure, RF gain and power supply, amplifier compression tests, oscillation verification).
• Perform basic RF measurements with vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers and other RF-related measuring instruments. (Reflection coefficient, return loss, insertion loss, gain, power)
• Install test electronic assemblies in their test jigs.
• Perform thermal and vacuum thermal tests on various RF electronic sub-assemblies.
• Record test or experiment results.
• Follow and understand flight test processes.
• Perform work in accordance with internal procedures and in compliance with our occupational health and safety rules.
• Perform other related duties.

Required profile:

• Resourcefulness
• Ability to adapt
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work in a team

Qualifications:

• College diploma or equivalent in electrical engineering, electronics, telecommunications or related field
• 2 to 5 years' relevant experience
• Fluency in spoken and written French. Knowledge of English is an asset.
• Relevant knowledge and experience

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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 Ltd. is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.