Specialty Engineer (6 STREAMS)

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Assessment accommodation

⭐ How to apply by stream? ⭐
Candidates may apply for and qualify in one or more streams. A candidate will be selected in the pool if he/she meets all the general essential qualifications, knowledge associated with at least one disciplinary area of one stream, and essential abilities/skills. In relation to the needs of a position being staffed, hiring will be based on a candidate’s knowledge and assets in the disciplinary area(s) within each engineering stream. Thus, having knowledge and assets in more than one disciplinary area will be used in the screening process (i.e. to determine who will be invited in the next selection step). Therefore, candidates are encouraged to demonstrate their knowledge and assets in as many disciplinary areas as applicable.

Information you must provide:
(1) Your résumé
(2) Answering pre-selection questions for essential qualifications (Education and Essential Experience) and for asset qualifications you meet (Education and Experience). Note that only general assets (i.e. applicable to ALL STREAMS) and assets associated with the stream you are applying for will be considered.
(3) Proof of diploma. Candidates will be required to provide proof of education at a later stage during the process.
Selected candidates with foreign credentials will be required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. For more information, please consult the Education section.
(4) Contact information for 2 professional references (1 colleague and 1 manager or supervisor). **References will be requested later in the process.**
(5) Select the stream(s) and associated disciplinary area(s) for which you want to apply.

When submitting your application, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the education and experiences requirements listed in the essential qualifications and asset qualifications section. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, how, when and where you acquired these experiences by giving examples. The content of your response must be supported by your CV/resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/resume will only be used to validate this information. A lack of examples and details will result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

Work environment

The Canadian Space Agency, a stimulating environment, is committed to leading the development and application of space knowledge for the benefit of Canadians and humanity.

Please note that the positions are located at the following addresses:
🚗 John H. Chapman Space Center, 6767, Route de l'Aéroport, Saint-Hubert, Quebec.

The Canadian Space Agency has its own departmental compensation service.

Here are some of the advantages of working at the John H. Chapman Space Centre, located in Longueuil:
- Free parking
- Free access to the gym (locker rooms and showers available at no charge)
- Outdoor terrace with tables and umbrellas
- Daycare "La Voie Lactée"
- Cafeteria
- Larkin-Kerwin Library

Other benefits, which vary depending on the position:
- Three weeks annual leave (upon hire)
- Pension plan
- Health and dental plans
- Family leave, sick leave, etc.


FLEXIBLE WORK:
During the COVID-19 pandemic, federal employees demonstrated their ability to adapt to new ways of working onsite and remotely, while delivering results for Canadians. We have therefore built on this experience and the Canadian Space Agency will adopt a hybrid and flexible work style as an integral part of its work environment.

Depending on the nature of the work required by the position and the operational needs, hybrid and flexible work arrangements, such as a combination of on-site and telework and compressed work schedules, are possible. Following the latest orientation from the Treasury Board Secretariat, the Canadian Space Agency will adopt a hybrid work model that will see employees working on-site at least two days per week, or the equivalent of 40% of their normal schedule depending on the agreement that will be discussed with their supervisor.

Intent of the process

The purpose of this process is to create a pool of candidates to fill positions in all branches of the Canadian Space Agency. It would be also used for appointments at similar positions with employment tenures, locations of work, language requirements, security requirements that may vary depending on the needs of the positions being staffed.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS- ALL STREAMS

🎓EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in an engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position, such as but not limited to: aerospace; computer/software; electrical; mechanical; systems.
OR
Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

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💼 ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE- ALL STREAMS

At least four (4) years of experience within the last seven (7) years in evaluating, analyzing, solving engineering problems, or making recommendations in an engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.
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The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS - KNOWLEDGE

STREAM 1: Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering.
Knowledge in principles and practices specific to one (1) or more of the following disciplinary areas:

a) Mechanisms, structures and materials.
b) Cryogenics or thermal, applicable to electrical or mechanical systems.
c) Propulsion technologies that are applicable to space.

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STREAM 2: Electrical Engineering.
Knowledge in principles and practices specific to one (1) or more of the following disciplinary areas:

a) Digital electronics.
b) Analog and power electronics.
c) Radiofrequency/microwave electronics.
d) Electromagnetic compatibility/interference.
e) Antennas.

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STREAM 3: Computer/Software Engineering.
Knowledge in principles and practices specific to one (1) or more of the following disciplinary areas:

a) Software design, development and testing.
b) Firmware design, development and testing (i.e. programmable logic devices such as System-on-Chip Field-Programmable Gate Array (Soc FPGA) or similar).
c) Digital signal processing, digital image processing, data compression or data encryption.

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STREAM 4: Optical Engineering.
Knowledge in principles and practices specific to one (1) or more of the following disciplinary areas:

a) Optical sensors and instruments design, development, and testing.
b) Opto-mechanical design and analysis.
c) Quantum optics applicable to quantum remote sensing and quantum communication.

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STREAM 5: Engineering Physics.
Knowledge in principles and practices specific to one (1) or more of the following disciplinary areas:

a) Particle radiation (ionizing and non-ionizing) detection and measurement (e.g. dosimetry).
b) Space environment modeling of particle radiation (ionizing and non-ionizing), and analyzing its effect on space vehicle subsystems (in particular with electronic circuits).

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STREAM 6: Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineering.
Knowledge in principles and practices specific to one (1) or more of the following disciplinary areas:

a) Guidance, navigation, and control of space vehicle.
b) Guidance, navigation, and control of autonomous rovers.
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ABILITIES/SKILLS
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
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The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

🎓ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION- ALL STREAMS

Graduation with a post-graduate degree from a recognized university in an engineering discipline relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

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💼 ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE - ALL STREAMS

Experience in the analysis, design, integration or qualification of space hardware (e.g., mechanical or optical assembly, electrical circuits) or software.

Experience in modeling and analyzing complex dynamic systems using numerical computing environment software (e.g., MATLAB or similar).

Experience in the use of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems.
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ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE

STREAM 1: Mechanical, Material, Aerospace Engineering.
Experience in applying principles and practices of one (1) or more of the following:

1)Experience in mechanical, materials (e.g., metals, ceramics, polymers and composites) or aerospace engineering in the space domain.

2) Experience in mechanisms, structures, actuators or sensors utilisation in the space environment.

3) Experience in vibration and environmental testing of mechanisms or structures.

4) Experience in thermal modeling and testing of space systems.

5) Experience analyzing or designing space vehicle propulsion systems (e.g., launcher, attitude control or orbit/constellation maintenance).

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STREAM 2: Electrical Engineering.
Experience in applying principles and practices of one (1) or more of the following:

1) Experience in Electrical, Electronic and Electro-mechanical (EEE) parts manipulation and selection.

2) Experience in analyzing, designing or testing mixed analog/digital circuits (e.g. communication interfaces, high-speed readout electronics or high-speed analog-to-digital conversion).

3) Experience in power regulation and distribution, including analyzing, designing or implementing energy storage devices (e.g., batteries) and energy generating devices (e.g., photovoltaics).

4) Experience in Electromagnetic Compatibility and Interferences (EMC/EMI) testing activities using recognized standards.

5) Experience in printed circuit board (PCB) design.

6) Experience in Radio-Frequency (RF) electronics design for space vehicles, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) or similar (e.g., high altitude balloons)?

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STREAM 3: Computer/Software Engineering
Experience in applying principles and practices of one (1) or more of the following:

1) Experience in Software design and engineering for critical systems (e.g., space vehicles, airplanes, trains, medical devices).

2) Experience in Real-time software development using a standard operating system (e.g., Linux, VxWorks, QNX, RTEMS).

3) Experience in Software development for detecting and mitigating against radiation induced effects such as single event transients (SET) and upset (SEU).

4) Experience in Artificial intelligence (AI).

5) Experience with Data communication interfaces and protocols (e.g., parallel/serial, synchronous/asynchronous, Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, Spacewire, MIL-1553).

6) Experience with Programmable logic devices (e.g., System-on-Chip Field-Programmable Gate Array (Soc FPGA) or similar) designed or qualified for the space environment.

7) Experience with Implementing dynamic control algorithms on embedded systems.

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STREAM 4: Optical Engineering.
Experience in applying principles and practices of one (1) or more of the following:

1) Experience in optical theory and design, including geometrical optics, physical optics, Fourier optics, interferometry, spectrometry and radiometry.

2) Experience in the Optical instrumentation (including both active and passive) that is destined for the space environment.

3) Experience in developing optical sensors using relevant design software (e.g., Zemax, Code V, TracePro, Comsol).

4) Experience in the optical instrument performance testing and analysis, signal processing and image processing.

5) Experience in developing quantum optical instruments, such as those based on measurement and analysis of quantum states operating in the single photon regime (e.g., Quantum Key Distribution).

6) Experience in the Quantum optics performance analysis, signal processing and information processing.

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STREAM 5: Engineering Physics
Experience in applying principles and practices of one (1) or more of the following:

1) Experience in the Space vehicle/space environment (e.g. plasma and Lunar dust) interactions analysis and simulation, in particular for evaluating the potential effect of space vehicle charging on its subsystems.

2) Experience in the particle radiation (ionizing and non-ionizing) analysis and testing on electronic components or circuits.

3) Experience in Solar-terrestrial science instrument design, fabrication or testing (e.g. radiation detectors, optical imagers, magnetometers, ionospheric radars, neutral wind instruments).

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STREAM 6: Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineering
Experience in applying principles and practices of one (1) or more of the following:

1) Experience in the Spacecraft attitude determination and control systems.

2) Experience in Orbital mechanics (astrodynamics).

3) Experience in design, analysis or testing of planetary rover.

4) Experience in artificial intelligence with application to Guidance, Navigation, and Control of spacecraft or planetary rovers.
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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness and availability to travel in Canada or abroad several times per year for short durations;
• Willingness and availability to work at other facilities in and outside Canada (some may require special access);
• Willingness and availability to work overtime upon request and sometimes under tight deadlines.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - Note: Those selected must meet this condition on appointment and maintain it throughout their tenure in the position.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

By participating in this process, you consent to the sharing of your application information with other departments in the event that you may be considered for and interested in a similar position.

All applicants are entitled to participate in the appointment process in their preferred official language.

For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email. To that end, candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is also the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.