Volta Space Technologies

Electronic engineering expert

Montreal, QC

full time

On-site

Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

About This Job

Deep tech space start-up seeking an Electronic engineering expert

to use their skill in the design of laser and optical systems electronics for space applications. The ideal candidate will have experience with laser driver and optical system electronics and the use of computer-aided engineering tools and will be able to work effectively with a cross-functional team to build, document, test and qualify products. The successful candidate will also be required to perform laboratory work, assemble prototypes, execute standard administrative tasks as well as perform research into new technologies in their area of expertise.

Description of responsibilities

Here are the tasks you will perform:

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Laser driver or current source circuit board design/simulation, sourcing, assembly procedure development and documentation in accordance with aerospace standards and best practices. High power, kW class laser driver experience, an asset.

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Laser and/or system communication circuit board design, assembly procedure development and documentation

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Printed circuit board design, simulation, sourcing and validation

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Optical receiver and receiver system circuit board development

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Writing environmental test plans and writing reports.

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Execution of test plans and occasionally travel to external laboratory (~3-5 days per 3 months)

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Design circuit board in support of laboratory and qualification setup including communication interface and high-power laser monitoring

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Communicate (Ethernet, RS232, RS422, USB, I2C, CANBUS) with test equipment and lasers / basic programming

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Microcontroller programming must-have

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FPGA programming (Verilog, VHDL), an asset

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IST coupon design knowledge, an asset

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Military, defence and aeronautic grade design rules knowledge and proficiency, an asset

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Knowledge on the impact of radiation and vacuum on electronic components and optical components, an asset

Required skills

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High power electronics design and product development experience

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Knows circuit board design and physical layout tool

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Knows circuit board manufacturing processes

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Knows radiation tolerant/hardened technologies and/or willing to deepen this field

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Basics coding (python, C++)

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Electronic circuit debugging

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Simulation tools knowledge is an asset.

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Creativity and analytical skills

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Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner

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Technical writing skill

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Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly multidisciplinary team

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Space application and space requirements basic knowledge an asset or willingness to learn a must

Requirements

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Baccalaureate in electronics engineering or equivalent.

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+5 years of experience in high

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technology

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Bilingual (French and English spoken and written) an asset

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If not fluent in French and English, must be willing to learn French or English

You are the one we are looking for if you have

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Leadership

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Customer-oriented attitude, autonomous and creative in the search for solutions

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Local capacity to quickly converge towards a problem solving strategy

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Team spirit and ability to work independently to respect deadlines, objectives, and goals

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Solid skills in interpersonal, written and verbal communication

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Be an inspiring person who takes pleasure in his work

Please note that the masculine is used without any discrimination and only in order to lighten the text.

Electronic engineering expert

About This Job

Description of responsibilities

Here are the tasks you will perform:

Required skills

Requirements

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