Aerospace and Defence Component Engineer

Overview

Hexagon's Autonomous Solutions division is looking for an Aerospace and Defence Component Engineer to join our team in Calgary, AB. This integral role within the Aerospace and Defence team is focused on Component Approved Vendor List (AVL) management and component quality and reliability, while supporting new product introduction and bringing new products to market. 

The Location: This position is based in Calgary, AB and follows an onsite work model. 

The Company: Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications. 

Our technologies are shaping the production and people-related ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous, ensuring a scalable, sustainable future. 

Responsibilities

As Aerospace and Defence Component Engineer, you will be responsible for these activities: 

• Work with Engineering teams and Supply Chain to identify suitable component alternatives and second sources, and manage qualification in affected products. 

• When a drop-in replacement cannot be found, work with Engineering to lead the design changes required to resolve the issue. 

• Assess current market conditions and proactively recommend actions to prevent risk. 

• Ensure selected components meet or exceed quality and reliability standards. 

• Review technical data sheets to assess fit for digital and RF hardware designs. 

• Review components for compliance with relevant standards, including RoHS, WEEE, REACH and Conflict Minerals, and maintain supporting documentation. 

• Work with project teams to source and select electronic components, including semiconductors, discrete components, passives, interconnects and fasteners, in a timely manner to accelerate development. 

• Manage component obsolescence, including sourcing and recommending alternatives. 

• Work directly with component manufacturers on failure analysis to determine root causes and corrective actions. 
• Support Component Approved Vendor List (AVL) management and component quality and reliability activities. 

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Qualifications

Must Have: 

• A minimum two-year Electronics Engineering Technology diploma and five or more years of experience. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to work in a team environment and build effective relationships with internal functional teams and external suppliers. 

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to deliver tasks with minimal supervision. 

• Self-motivated team player with proven problem-solving capabilities. 

• Experience in an electronic manufacturing environment. 

• Knowledge of digital and RF design and GNSS receivers. 

Nice To Have: 

• Electronic design experience. 

• Experience working in a continuous improvement environment. 

• Lean training or knowledge. 

Key Success Factors: 

• Communicate with confidence in a technical environment. 

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications for this role? Let us decide! At Hexagon, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you're excited about the opportunities this role could bring, we encourage you to apply. If you have any questions about the role or our company, please email our team at [email protected] and we will be pleased to follow up with you. Please do not send cover letters or resumes to this address.