Title: Electrical Engineer
Enfield, Nova Scotia, CA, B2T 1K9
About your next Challenge as an Electrical Engineer:
Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager, the Electrical Engineer supports the Engineering Manager in working with the group of hardware design and product support specialists delivering (Return-To-Service) products on time and on budget. The high-level responsibilities include:
- Develop and update second and third line repair capability for avionic products on CP140, F18 Displays and V3 Radar programs.
- Automated and bench test procedures for avionics products.
- EMI/EMC testing and analysis for aircraft and avionics products.
- RF Avionic equipment test development
- Military parts obsolescence research
In this role, she/he will follow an individual work plan, meet day-to-day short-term objectives, and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning.
What will you do:
- Technical leadership of the engineering support for the operational Repair and Overhaul production line (part of Operations) including support to the technical team on the floor.
- Develop test procedures for Avionic equipment on ATE and standalone BTS for RF, Analog and Digital testing.
- Provide avionics RF and EMI/EMC test support and analysis.
- Resolve component obsolescence issues and produce Engineering change documentation.
- Develop and update test programs for avionics on automated test equipment including design of Interface Test Adaptors.
- Troubleshoot technical problems and complete technical investigations.
Required Skills and Experiences:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from a recognized University or Technologist with required experience.
- At least 2 years related experience in the following:
- Design and development of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) for military and/or commercial avionics equipment testing to the component level
- Knowledge of RF test equipment, procedures and EMI/EMC test for avionics considered an asset
- Development of Repair & Overhaul (R&O) test programs on ATE using one or more of the following programming languages and development environments: Python, NI LabVIEW, NI LabWindows/CVI, ATEASY
- Ability to analyse general electronic circuits at the component level and design test interface circuits
- Ability to work independently, with minimal direction
- Strong computer & communication skills using MS Office products (Word, Excel)
- Working knowledge of drafting standards and CAD software such as AutoCAD
- PCB layout experience will be considered an asset
- RF design experience will be considered an asset
- Environmental test experience will be considered an asset
Eligibility Criteria (Mandatory):
- Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada “Reliability” status and Level 2 (Secret) security clearance.
- Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).