Senior Hardware Qualification and Test Engineer

at  Satcom Direct

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Satcom Direct (SD) provides global connectivity solutions for business and general aviation, military, government, and land mobile services. Since 1997, SD has worked to solve the unsolvable and advance the technology of connectivity through our industry-leading hardware and flight operations software. Our company culture is based on innovation and creativity which allows our team members to thrive in a dynamic atmosphere. We are looking for people who are passionate about customer satisfaction and who excel in a constantly changing environment.
SD Avionics is a division of Satcom Direct located in Kanata, the high-tech hub of Ottawa, Ontario. Our second largest site globally, this location manufactures avionics hardware, cabin routers, and the SD Plane Simple Antenna System.
Satcom Direct offers a highly competitive benefits package, which includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. Employees have an on-site gym and robust vacation time to have an excellent work/life balance. Additional benefits include matching retirement plan, pet insurance, and critical-illness insurance.

JOB SUMMARY:

Satcom Direct is looking for a Senior Qualification and Test Engineer. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for:

• leading the completion of RTCA DO-160G testing.
• developing comprehensive test strategies,
• overseeing test execution,
• providing technical guidance to junior engineers
• other electronic hardware testing initiatives

As a Senior Qualification and Test Engineer you will be called on to plan and conduct engineering level testing at both the system and board level.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in electronic hardware testing, with a deep understanding of RTCA DO-160 requirements and other relevant industry standards.
Strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and a commitment to excellence are essential for success in this role.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Required qualifications and experience:

• 5+ years of experience testing electronic hardware to RTCA DO-160, and/or MIL-STD-810, or equivalent standard.

Desired qualifications and experience:

• Effective and timely communication, with ability to provide progress reports succinctly and confidently.
• Ability to understand business objectives and develop a test approach that is in line with those objectives.
• Prior participation in an aerospace qualification development project for electronic hardware.
• Ability to work in a team environment and can demonstrate good interpersonal and communications skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence
• Knowledge of and experience with test measurement equipment (Spectrum analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Multimeters etc.)
• Knowledge of computer networking
• Knowledge of computer operating systems (Linux, Windows)

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, OR SKILLS:

Required education, knowledge, or skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Or a 3-year college diploma in Electronic or Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent.
• Or significant experience in the aviation industry or other similar industry with electronic hardware development or testing.

Desired education, knowledge, or skills:

• N/A

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Test Planning & Execution for Hardware Qualification to the RTCA DO-160 standard.
• Test Pan, Procedure and Report writing.
• Work with SMEs from the engineering design team to understand functional test requirements.
• Test requirements
• Quoting, Scheduling and Managing relationships with external test labs to ensure test execution.
• Conduct Hardware Qualification Test Readiness reviews.
• Hardware Qualification Test Data Review and Reporting.
• Assist in failure resolution and corrective action.
• Participate in the design and procurement of test harnesses and functional test equipment.
• Support Engineering Change Impact Analysis to determine the appropriate amount of Qualification testing required due to design changes.
• Mentor and lead less experienced team members.

Satcom Direct is looking for a Senior Qualification and Test Engineer. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for:

• leading the completion of RTCA DO-160G testing.
• developing comprehensive test strategies,
• overseeing test execution,
• providing technical guidance to junior engineers
• other electronic hardware testing initiative