Intermediate Software Developer

We're on the hunt for an Intermediate Software Developer on our Robotics & Space Operations team at our Kanata 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 an Intermediate Software Developer, you will be designing, developing, integrating, and testing software for a range of vision system sensors, including developing next-generation 3D LiDAR sensors for space applications. Roles:

• Applying engineering principles to moderately complex projects or contributing as part of a team to complex projects relating to the design of products or tools
• May be assigned problems of diverse scope where independent studies, analyses, interpretations and conclusions are made
• Performs requirements analyses and prepares software specifications
• Develop software architectural designs
• Designs, codes and tests software
• Participates in software and systems integration testing activities
• Interfaces with customers during requirements definition and design review activities
• Participates in technical meetings with customers
• Collaborates with other engineering/project team disciplines for design and testing activities

Experience and Qualifications:

• Sc. or equivalent in computer science, math, engineering, or physics
• 2.5 - 5 years of relevant post-graduation working experience
• Experience in the following areas is mandatory
  • 2+ years of current C++ development
  • Software development under Linux and Windows
• Experience in the following areas would be an asset:
  • Software design for automated test and test-driven development, along with associated tools such as FakeIt, Catch2
  • CI/CD pipelines and related tools, such as Jenkins, Docker
  • Interfacing to third party libraries such as OpenCV, OpenGL, Embree
  • Developing new products / experience in the full software development lifecycle
  • Low level software development / FPGA interface software
  • Familiar with military and/or commercial software development standards
  • Qt, Python, Bash, MatLab development experience
• Self-motivated with exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, rapidly changing environment
• Must be willing to work in a hands-on environment

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. Benefits statement: MDA Space provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA Space, 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. The compensation range for this position is $72,800.00 - $100,100.00 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. #LI-GD1 #IND