Posted 164 months ago
Aerospace - System test engineer
@ system canada technologies
Montréal, Quebec
Overview
System Canada Technologies is hiring a contract Systems Test Engineer in Montreal to act as the technical focal on the customer's site during ground and flight testing of flight control systems at Mirabel, Quebec. The work covers test rig support, qualification testing, test records, FRACAS and customer and supplier technical meetings. The posting asks for a degree in mechanical or electrical engineering and at least 5 years of aerospace development and qualification testing experience.
Responsibilities:
- Technical focal on customer site for ground and flight tests
- Run qualification tests and record test data
- First-line troubleshooting and FRACAS reporting
- Manage test hardware, rigs and logistics
- Prepare qualification and development documentation
Requirements summary:
- Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
- 5 years aerospace development and qualification testing
- Knowledge of aircraft actuation and hydro-mechanical principles
- Proven technical problem resolution
- Autonomous and comfortable with ambiguity
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2013-05-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Client sites, Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, French |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Electro-mechanical engineering |
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Company Description
SCT resources have a broad range of skills in different technologies. The large skill-set has been made possible by a conscious focus on strengthening our skills base. Every person selected for our team brings something new, something that adds to our offerings. We learn continuously, both on the job and through formal training programs.
Job Description
Core Skills: Flight Control Systems
• Flight Test or Ground test
• Flight Control Electronic Control Units
Title: Systems Test Engineer
Description:
Flight Control Systems
Flight Test or Ground test
Flight Control Electronic Control Units
Location: Montreal, Canada
Principal Accountabilities:
The Engineer will be the technical focal on the customer’s site during the ground and flight test of the System, they are responsible for:
* Working in a safe manner adhering to all company EH&S Policies and Procedures.
* Attending Technical Meetings with the Customer and Suppliers to resolve technical issues and reporting status back to Project Engineering Management.
* Focal and Interface with the customer for Configuration Control and Technical Change documentation
* Technical Support to the System rig and flight testing on site with the customer in Mirabel, Quebec.
* Changing the configuration of Engineering units and mounting the unit to Test Rigs.
* Performing Qualification Tests monitoring and recording of test data.
* Providing Technical support to Bombardier rig and flight testing.
* Keeping accurate test records, analysis of results vs. requirements.
* Operation of Engineering Qualification test rigs
* Correct interpretation of test parameters and requirements.
* First line Troubleshooting, Failure reporting and corrective action. (FRACAS)
* Management test hardware and equipment logistics.
* Generation and issue of Qualification / Development documentation.
* Management of post test inspection requirements for Engineering hardware.
* Presentations internally and to customers for status reviews / FRACAS Reviews.
* Being involved in problem solving activities throughout the qualification and entry into service phases of a project.
* Responsible to the Technical lead for the quality and integrity of his/her work
Personal Characteristics:
The successful candidate will have a comprehensive range of skills including;
* Degree qualified or above in mechanical or electrical engineering
* Good practical knowledge and understanding of aircraft actuation equipment and hydro-mechanical engineering principles.
* 5 years experience in Aerospace development and qualification testing.
* Proven capability of technical problem resolution.
* Computer literate; familiar with general PC software (e.g. Windows, MS Office).
* Experience of ENOVIA & CATIA Version 5 would be beneficial.
* Autonomous, self-motivated individual, able to work with minimal management and deal with ambiguity.
* Calm under pressure and responsive to change.
* Good oral and written communication skills.
* Highly motivated and able to assert self within team environment
* Bi-lingual English and French would be advantageous.
Qualifications
Desirable Qualification: B.E (Electrical or Mechanical or Electro-mechanical)
Number of Yrs of Experience: Minimum 3 Years
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