Title:  Test Engineer

About your next Challenge as a Test Engineer:

Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager, the Test 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:

Graduate in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from a recognized University or Technologist with required experience.  Candidates with minimum of 2 to 3 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

·         Practical knowledge and experience developing RF test equipment/procedures for avionics.

·         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

·         Strong knowledge of with ability to evaluate and design general electronic circuits at the component level

·         Working knowledge of RF technology, EMI/EMC test

·         Ability to work independently, with minimal direction

·         Strong computer & communication skills using MS Office product such as Word and 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).