Spacecraft Assembly Integration and Test Specialist - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Date Posted:03/22/2023

Req ID: 30405

Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

Department:
Space Flight Laboratory

Campus:
University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies

Position Number:

About us:

The Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) generates bigger returns from smaller, lower cost satellites. Small satellites and satellite technology developed by SFL consistently push the performance envelope and disrupt the traditional cost paradigm. SFL is a world leader in small satellite missions.

Satellites are developed for clients around the world with advanced power systems, stringent attitude control and high-volume data capacity that are striking relative to the budget.

SFL arranges launches globally and maintains a mission control center accessing ground stations worldwide. The pioneering and barrier-breaking work of SFL is a key enabler to tomorrow's cost aggressive satellites and satellite constellations. SFL is a world leader for hands-on spacecraft engineering education.

With a staff of over 60 professionals, students join professional satellite development teams and receive unparalleled training and experience in real world space systems engineering.

Your opportunity:

Reporting to the Director, Space Flight Laboratory the incumbent provides a full range of support to assembly, integration and test of small spacecraft technology, supporting a world-class facility in the fast-paced field of small satellite development and technology research.

If you're a passionate and dedicated individual, SFL offers opportunities with potential for growth and development. The work environment at SFL is informal, yet professional. At SFL, when the team succeeds, the individual succeeds.

Your responsibilities will include:

Performing design processes that require great precision and attention to many details
Providing detailed explanations and demonstrating procedures to students and/or employees on experiment set ups and lab techniques
Analyzing and recommending suitable materials and methods of approaching fabrication and/or lab work
Analyzing applicable installation methods for apparatus and devices
Determining technical requirements for fabrication projects
Designing, modifying and fabricating custom lab apparatus, tools and jigs
Testing components and manufactured parts for usability
Performing complex or scientific diagnostic tests

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum five years of relevant experience in electromechanical integration and testing
Minimum of 6 months experience working in a satellite manufacturing facility
Good communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to make decisions using some independent judgment
Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, including on tasks under tight timelines requiring critical attention
Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment
Demonstrated good judgment and initiative
Strong accuracy and attention to detail

To be successful in this role you will be:

Communicator
Efficient
Meticulous
Problem solver
Resourceful
Responsible

Closing Date: 03/30/2023, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:
Budget - Continuing

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

Job Category:
Engineering / Technical

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