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 recent 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 of Source Control Drawings (procurement specs);
- Providing advice to design engineers on the component selection (based on heritage, quality and reliability requirements of programs/customers);
- Identification of alternate parts for obsolescence or where lead times or component costs are unsuitable;
- Approval of parts lists;
- Preparation of declared 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 in internal 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 in Product Assurance efforts/initatives (Continuous improvement, Corrective Actions, 8D approach, etc.);
- Review customer specifications to produce internal Statement of Compliance;
- Participate in internal EEE related processes reviews & provide guidance/training to internal employees and customers about EEE requirements;
- Participate in internal 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 Of

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