Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
Proficient in scripting languages for automation (Python, Powershell, Groovy, Bash, VBScript)
Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI
Familiarity with FPGAs, PCB design, or software development tools
Knowledge of agile software development practices
Basic understanding of computer networking and security in an enterprise context
Strong communication skills for technical documentation and user interaction.
Responsibilities
Design, document, and implement automation systems for electronics and software development.
Manage engineering tools and third-party IP, including procurement and maintenance.
Establish governance and guide users in digital transformation.
Support migration of tools to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Databricks).
Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues for engineering activities.
Create and enhance CI/CD processes.
Implement and improve application/system monitoring for performance metrics.
Benefits
Comprehensive health care including extended healthcare and flexible drug plans.
Dental and vision benefits.
Disability income protection and life insurance.
Group retirement savings plans.
Employee and family assistance program.
Full Job Description
The Position
As an Electronic Circuit Design Automation and DevOps Professional/Engineer, you will provide support to electronics development teams for the design automation of various activities related to the design, integration and test of satellite payloads and related space electronics products. Automation will cover all aspects of electronics manufacturing, from design automation and analysis to production test results. You will also provide support in setting up the infrastructure and maintaining the various engineering tools.
Responsibilities
Design, document and implement systems to automate electronics and software development activities.
Manage engineering tools and third-party intellectual property (procurement, licensing, installation, upgrades, maintenance renewals, IT capacity planning, etc.) for the design of printed circuit boards, FPGAs, software, RF circuits and systems.
Establish governance, organize information, guide users in the digital transformation of their working methods.
Support engineering departments in migrating tools to the cloud (AWS, Azure, Databricks).
Provide support to engineering teams by troubleshooting and resolving infrastructure issues specific to engineering activities.
Create and enhance Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD).
Implement, maintain and improve application/system monitoring to help identify key performance metrics.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science or equivalent
At least 5 years of experience in the field
Mastery of scripting languages used for automation such as Python, Powershell, Groovy, Bash, VBScript etc.
Relevant experience in continuous integration engineering/continuous development (CI/CD), including Jenkins or Gitlab CI
Understanding of FPGAs, PCB design or software development tools
Knowledge of agile software development practices.
Understanding of computer networking and security basics in an enterprise context.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to provide high-quality documents at an appropriate level of detail in communications with both IT and users.
Assets
Linux system administration and troubleshooting skills, with particular emphasis on performance optimization, security enhancement and high availability
Experience of source control such as Git (GitLab, Bitbucket, GitHub, etc.) and SVN
Experience of automating environments on Azure Cloud
Experience of logging and monitoring tools
Experience with Docker and container orchestrators such as Kubernetes
Experience with configuration management tools
Experience with SQL databases
Web development experience to provide development teams with GUI tools
Knowledge of virtual machine creation and deployment (VMware, VSphere, VirtualBox)
Experience of working with security governance and audit teams, and of implementing security standards
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.
