Sr. Software Engineer in Stevenage

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55‑year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 3,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know‑how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission.

We’re on the hunt for a Software Engineer at our Manchester/Stevenage/Harwell office. MDA’s international footprint in the UK creates opportunities to work with some of the most exciting space industrial players in the country. Delivering all three business area capabilities in Geointelligence, Robotics & Space Operations, and Satellite Systems, our UK team provides support to our European‑based customers while specializing in the development of advanced space sensors for exploration missions as well as space‑based communication technology.

Profile

• 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.
• Ability to contribute to Requirements, Architecture, Design and Test documentation.
• 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

• Proven track record of innovation, particularly in bringing modern software technologies, tools and methodologies to improve products and simplify their development.
• 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.
• Python Development Skills.

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.

We’re a dream team of purpose‑driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem‑solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.

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.

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.