Jr Eng- Jr MTS - Software Development

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 3,800 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 – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there. For more information, visitwww.mda.space .

The Position: We’re on the hunt for a

Junior Software Engineer/MTS

(Member of Technical Staff) on our Robotics & Space Operations team at our Brampton office.

With 40 years of operational experience and proven performance on the iconic Canadarm programs including Space Shuttle and International Space Station robotics and operations support, our Robotics & Space Operations team has 100% mission success in making space dreams come true.

As a

Junior Software Engineer/MTS , you would be part of a highly talented team to design, implement, maintain, and test safety critical, software solutions. You will have the opportunity to learn from highly experienced Software Engineers to develop modular, efficient, and robust Software that are/will be part of our robotics solutions for space applications.

Responsibilities: As part of a team:

Under the direction of a senior engineer, implement software to satisfy design/requirements.

Create and execute unit tests ensuring proper coverage.

Ensure code meets our internal coding standards.

Document the design, code, and tests.

Participate in review meetings with customer. (maybe for Intermediate)

Support hardware/software integration tests.

Participate in field trials and demos as needed.

Other duties as will be assigned from time to time by management or a team lead.

Requirements: Required Skills/Experience

Strong programming knowledge in one or more of the following languages: C/C++, python, C#, Java, Rust or another Object-Oriented language.

Software Configuration Management tools (preferably Git)

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

0-2 years of relevant experience

Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and a positive thinker

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Beneficial Skills/Experience

Processor and memory architectures

Communications interfaces (SPI, EtherCAT, CANOpen, TTE, etc.)

Unit testing

Working with robotics

Strong academic record

Comments/Special Considerations: Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

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.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

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; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program. MDA 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.

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