Software Engineer

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry with a 55-year+ story of firsts and over 450 missions. Our team of more than 3,000 space experts worldwide, including Canada, the US and the UK, turns customer vision into achievable missions. We’re looking for a Software Engineer at our Manchester / Stevenage / Harwell office. Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Product Impact & Scope of Innovation: Responsible for design and development of on-board software and ground test software for our payloads.
• Teamwork: Committed team player who freely and proactively shares knowledge with others.
• Problem Solving: Good analytical skills required to identify root cause issues. Able to develop test cases to make problems visible and to provide robust solutions to address them.
• Planning and Scheduling: Ability to estimate resources for complete end to end solutions delivering product level software to internal and external customers.
• Communication skills: Good documentation and presentation skills are vital for sharing knowledge within the software and to others such as the validation team. Documentation of APIs and code to a suitable level.
• Other Traits: Flexibility in understanding the need for change due to business re-focus. Willingness to travel to other MDA/partner locations to assist in delivery of project objectives.

Essential

• Proven ability to derive software designs from requirements.
• Experience in developing Python applications and modules.
• Experience in developing C/C++ for systems using the Linux operating system.
• Experience of formal development, test, integration and documentation processes and associated industry tool sets, e.g., Git, Jenkins.

Desirable

• Experience in design of high availability software systems.
• Experience in design of secure software systems.
• Knowledge of wireless telecommunications systems.
• Knowledge and application of Python numerical libraries (e.g., numpy, matplotlib).
• Experience of operating and automating radio frequency test equipment.
• Knowledge of Linux kernel and device drivers.
• Knowledge of electronics hardware related to our products, including phased arrays, processor electronics, etc.

Personal Profile

• Proven track record in developing quality software.
• Displays a proactive willingness to volunteer for work elements/projects outside job scope where the individual can contribute, aligned with company priority.
• Identifies, quantifies and flags problems.
• Capable of developing new principles and concepts.
• Executes to schedule on assigned work with attention to detail.
• Clearly communicates work/schedule to the team.

Benefits Statement

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, pension plan, and an employee assistance program. We also have a hybrid work model in place for a better work/life balance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

MDA is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.

Accommodations

MDA Ltd. is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.