RF Test Engineer

About M1 Composites

Are you an ambitious, well-rounded engineer? Are you passionate about aeronautics? Does the idea of working on solutions to Airbus aircraft, Boeing aircraft and many military/civilian aircraft get you excited? Do not pass up this rare opportunity to apply for the RF Engineer position!

M1 Composites is a leader in the engineering, manufacturing, and repair of composite and sheet metal structures for the commercial and defense aviation industry. M1 is a trusted supplier to major airlines and government operators. Our team of highly specialized engineers and technicians have the chance to work on a wide range of aircraft types, which gives them a unique and exciting experience within the industry.

Our mission at M1 Composites is to provide the highest level of customer satisfaction while assuring quality, safety, and rapid turnaround time. At M1, the mission comes first!

Purpose

The RF Test Engineer will be responsible for the management, operation and growth of the radome testing capabilities at M1 composites

Key responsibilities

• Develop test plans and procedures based on customer requirements for aircraft radomes transmissivity testing using weather radar antennas (RTCA Standard & MIL Specifications).
• Operate test range and produce report to support certification.
• Coordinate the built and installation of a new Compact Field Testing Range with all internal and external stakeholder.
• Leading R&D Projects on various Aircraft Components and Compact/Near Field Radome Measurement System.
• Grow testing capabilities and customer base for existing and future testing equipment.
• Maintain in-house test ranges and test equipment per operating procedures to meet certification requirements.
• Recognize failures and troubleshoot problems encountered during system testing and formulate corrective action plan.
• Design testing fixtures, tooling & jigs and support their manufacturing.
• Support the design team on other manufacturing projects.

Ideal profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field;
• Strong background in radiofrequency analysis and testing/design structures to RF standards;
• Knowledge of Lua (an asset);
• Experience in managing and leading R&D projects (an asset);
• Knowledge of aircraft technical publications (AMM, SRM, CMM, IPC, etc) (an asset).
• Bilingual English and French, spoken and written.

What you'll need

• Attention to detail;
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals;
• Proactive with problem-solving skills;
• Be meticulous in your work and documentation;
• Initiative, resourcefulness and a sense of responsibility;
• Ability to work well in a team, as well as alone with little supervision.