Job ID:  30550

Title:  Electrical Engineer

Location: 

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).