For over four decades, MDS has maintained its unrivaled position as a global leader in gas turbine engine solutions, serving prestigious clients worldwide. Specializing in aviation, industrial, and marine applications, MDS delivers fully tailored gas turbine engine test facilities—establishing itself as a trusted partner in more than 20 countries. From designing the world’s most advanced, one-of-a-kind test facilities to leading cutting-edge research and development, MDS continues to drive innovation.

MDS Aero Support is seeking a dynamic and technically skilled Measurement Systems Engineer to join our Systems Engineering team. This role goes beyond technical proficiency—it's about unifying multidisciplinary teams, translating complex concepts across stakeholder levels, and driving engineering excellence in gas turbine test systems.

Position Overview:
The ideal candidate will have deep experience in instrumentation, controls, and data acquisition systems (DAS), along with a strong ability to organize and engage cross-functional teams. This individual will serve as the technical lead throughout the lifecycle of high-complexity, custom-engineered projects—ensuring integration, alignment, and delivery of cutting-edge measurement systems. They will be expected to drive projects forward to successful completion with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the interpersonal maturity to collaborate with highly experienced engineers, navigating technical discussions with confidence, respect, and clarity. They will combine technical excellence with emotional intelligence—listening, learning, and leading by aligning people around shared objectives. A systems thinker at heart, they will bring calm clarity to complex problems while building trust and cohesion across teams.

What You’ll Be Doing

Project Technical Leadership

• Lead the interpretation of contract technical requirements and translate them into detailed project specifications, system-level plans, work breakdown structures, and requirement matrices.
• Develop technical execution strategy on measurement systems across design, procurement, manufacturing, assembly, installation, commissioning, and validation phases.
• Communicate and drive execution strategies to multidisciplinary teams; monitor and manage deliverables to meet project objectives on time and within scope.
• Coordinate technical effort across internal disciplines and with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure technical integration and smooth interface management.
• Drive projects forward to success by anticipating roadblocks, resolving technical challenges, and maintaining strong team momentum.
• Support interface definition and integration across subsystems

Instrumentation, Controls & DAS Focus

• Apply expertise in sensors, transducers, signal conditioning, data acquisition (hardware and software), calibration, and system verification.
• Oversee instrumentation architecture and DAS HW selection to ensure reliable data integrity and measurement accuracy across projects.
• Support the definition, design, and testing of control and automation subsystems critical to MDS gas turbine test stands.
• Engage in root cause analysis and troubleshooting of instrumentation and DAS issues throughout the project lifecycle.

Team Engagement & Communication

• Act as the technical focal point within cross-functional teams, driving alignment and clarity among engineers, project managers, and production personnel.
• Effectively communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences—from clients and executives to shop floor technicians—tailoring messages to the technical level of the recipient.
• Lead or contribute to design reviews, technical risk assessments, and change management processes.
• Foster a culture of open communication, problem-solving, and team collaboration.
• Build credibility quickly within the senior engineering team through respectful and clear technical dialogue.
• Help mentor junior engineers and engage with customers during technical meetings and installations.

Oversight, Governance & Travel

• Track and manage measurement system scope for cost, schedule, risk, and technical compliance.
• Own general assembly drawings and system-level documentation across disciplines.
• Travel to international client sites for design reviews, system integration, commissioning, and validation when required.
• Serve as the key liaison during critical installation milestones and handovers.

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline from a recognized institution

• Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility to obtain it in Canada

• 7+ years of progressive experience in measurement systems, instrumentation, and multidisciplinary engineering environments

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams in custom engineering projects

• Strong technical knowledge in:

• Instrumentation and control systems

• Data acquisition and analysis platforms

• Medium, low, and high voltage electrical power systems

• Electro-mechanical and process piping systems

• Systems integration and verification

• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with demonstrated ability to simplify and explain complex issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability and willingness to travel internationally as required.

Nice-to-Have Experience

Experience working in gas turbine testing, aerospace, or other high-performance testing environments

Familiarity with industry standards such as ISO or AS9100 and safety-critical engineering practices

Multilingual communication skills considered an asset.

What Will Help You Succeed

• A technical mind that thrives in complexity, and a personality that builds trust and cohesion across teams.
• A problem-solver’s mindset, able to pivot and adapt quickly while maintaining focus on objectives.
• A strong belief in continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and technical mentorship.
• A respectful, low-ego approach when working with senior experts and legacy knowledge.
• Ability to influence outcomes across disciplines through trust, logic, and calm communication.
• A systems mindset capable of delivering engineered solutions to real-world challenges.
• A strong presence in technical discussions, backed by logic, practical insight, and a collaborative approach.
• An ability to organize teams, tasks, and technical efforts to keep projects on track.
• A commitment to safety, reliability, and design excellence in measurement systems.

What's in it for you?

We believe in and encourage open and transparent communication across the organization so every year we invite our people to a bi-annual Town Hall Meeting.

We are passionate about our people, business, customers and community so we demonstrate the utmost care, respect and accountability for everything we do.

No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives. We believe in teamwork. We’re better, together.

On top of that, MDS offers the following:

• Canada’s Best Managed companies (Platinum member)

• Employee bonus program

• Defined Contribution Pension Plan

• 100% employer-paid annual sick leave, health and dental premiums, and life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurance.

• Health Spending Account (for some medical expenses that aren’t covered under provincial plans or our standard insurance plan)

• Lumino Virtual Health Care

• Maternity and parental leave top-up

• Fitness Membership Reimbursement

• Positive and flexible work environment

• Opportunity for career advancement

• Strong focus on learning and development

• Company events including family holiday party, employee events, executive - led coffee talks, team gatherings, and so much more

• Inclusive workforce

MDS is an equal opportunity employer. MDS does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, mental or physical disability, religion, sex or national origin or ethnic origin. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates who meet or exceed our requirements, are legally eligible to work in Canada and do not require sponsorship will be contacted.

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