Company Description

At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, our focus extends beyond engineering technology solutions—we are dedicated to cultivating careers. If you seek a purpose-driven career solving some of the world’s most critical problems, alongside some of the brightest engineering minds, your application is welcome. Join a community where your unique perspective propels innovation.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Work Environment: We have On-site and Hybrid positions, this is often dependent on the nature of your role. We offer a variety of options for your work schedule which includes compressed work week options, flexible start times and shut down periods.

• Professional Development: We offer a number of resources and support to help develop your professional toolkit! You should anticipate regular progress reviews as well as access to educational assistance, professional designations and certification support, training and more!

• Total Rewards: Consider it covered—health, dental, and beyond. Early access to a pension plan with various perks to acknowledge your contributions to the organization.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated junior technologist to join the Test Engineering team in Ottawa.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operates, tests & maintains test equipment using standard approaches and/or equipment with guidance and support from others.

• Troubleshoots circuits from system to component level, using knowledge of complex technical data (i.e. difficult to analyze, understand or solve, such as printed circuit board density, software and code functionality, smart chips, etc.) Performs rework as required (mechanical assembly, basic soldering); identifies and resolves technical issues.

• Records, understands, identifies & interprets schematic diagrams, drawings, parts lists, bills of materials, assembly processes, quality tracking systems, failure reports, quality charts, process routing sheets, acceptance test procedures and tests results.

• Conducts preventative and corrective maintenance/calibration on various conventional, numerical control, computer numerical control machinery (e.g. power supply or a temperature chamber), peripherals and controls of a straightforward nature with guidance and direction.

• Mentors/trains technicians in the debugging and testing of product.

• Performs other related duties as required

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Requires a three year College Diploma as an Electronics Technologist or equivalent

• Up to and including three months of related work experience.

Additional Information

We believe the unique contributions of each of our colleagues are key in our ability to drive innovation. By fostering a culture of belonging, encouraging idea sharing at all levels, and reinforcing the very real impact of what we do, we offer an environment where everyone can take pride in their work. We respect diverse opinions, and value the lived experiences each and every one of us bring to our workplace. If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via recruitment@gd-ms.ca.

Effort (Physical/Sensory) & Working Environment

Physical Effort

• Required to sit extensively in a workstation or at equipment (i.e. 90% of time) to complete work using a computer. Repetitive hand/finger movement is required for continuous periods of time. Required at times to handle/push carts containing test equipment and units (>50lbs).

Sensory Effort

• High degree of visual attention and concentration for periods of time (75%) required in the troubleshooting and debugging of software codes.

Work Environment

• General office environment for 10% to 20% of time and remainder of time is spent on the production floor troubleshooting equipment.