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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

R&D Integration, Testing and Prototyping Technician

Hardware Validation & Testing +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMontreal, QC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A technical training certificate issued by a recognized higher-education institution or CEGEP is required.
  • Three to five years of experience in manufacturing or technical development environments is required.
  • The ability to communicate in English and French is required.
  • Good knowledge of English is required for writing technical documents and interacting with, supporting, or providing services to international clients, employees, partners, and foreign government authorities who do not speak French.
  • Applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for access to hardware, software, or technical information controlled under applicable Canadian export-control and industrial-security programs or U.S. ITAR/EAR regulations. This includes eligibility for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and the ability to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble first-build and engineering prototypes and thermal camera assemblies; document manufacturing steps, validate assembly sequences, and train production personnel on assembly methods, tooling, and quality checkpoints for existing and newly developed products.
  • Characterize thermal imager performance, including MTF/focus, NETD, image quality, and temperature behavior; assist engineering with structured testing, data collection, and troubleshooting performance anomalies.
  • Use prototype machining equipment, including lathes, milling machines, and CNC equipment, to make fixtures, modify parts for fit and function, and support rapid engineering iterations during prototype development.
  • Perform electronic assembly and CCA troubleshooting, including surface-mount and through-hole soldering, jumper installation, wiring, rework, and fault isolation, to support engineering builds, prototype validation, and industrialization.
  • Use standard laboratory tools, including microscopes, calipers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies, to take measurements, diagnose issues, and verify prototype assembly, testing, and troubleshooting.
  • Support prototype development and product debugging throughout the development cycle by performing inspections, diagnostics, and tests to identify and correct electromechanical malfunctions.
  • Provide first-level production support by assisting with problem resolution, collaborating with field teams, and contributing to continuous improvement.
  • Coordinate closely with engineers to support prototype reliability and progress and ensure an effective knowledge transfer to production personnel.

About the Company

Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Thales designs and delivers critical technology for aerospace, defense, and digital security. Its products include electronics, software, and data-security systems that power air travel, payments, and modern military platforms, by integrating hardware and software to build systems such as avionics, radar, cybersecurity, and secure communications that collect sensor data and protect networks. It stands out through deep industrial experience, end-to-end solutions across defense, aerospace, and cybersecurity, and a focus on AI and quantum tech, aided by strategic acquisitions and partial state ownership. Its goal is to provide reliable, secure, and connected technologies that support national security, public safety, and everyday life by solving complex security and connectivity challenges.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Meudon, France
Founded
1893

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