ABOUT MDA SPACE
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 global MDA Space team of more than 3,800 space experts 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.
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We’re on the hunt for a Sr. Software Engineer (MTS) on our Robotics & Space Operations team team at our Brampton office.
Robotics & Space Operations: 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.
We have combined complex robotics with control software to develop the Space Shuttle’s mission critical, robotic arms and the Mobile Servicing System (MSS) for the International Space Station (ISS). Today, MDA is developing sophisticated systems for new projects such as an artificial intelligence-enabled robotic system to assemble and maintain a lunar staging outpost orbiting the moon enabling future exploration missions, human lunar landings, missions to explore Mars and on-orbit servicing of satellites.
Job Responsibilities:
As a Senior Mission System engineer, you will have the opportunity to undertake a variety of exciting and diverse set of engineering challenges on our International Space Station robotics program. Your duties could include some or all of the following:
- Provide engineering support to real-time robotic operations of space station assembly and maintenance missions involving Canadarm2 and Dextre
- Troubleshoot system behaviour anomalies –both on-orbit or on-ground systems; determine root cause, and the appropriate technical resolution
- Develop high-level system functional and test requirements, based upon the end user needs and/or stated requirements
- Analyse and decompose systems-level requirements and allocate requirements and design margin across sub-system elements
- Develop and ensure proper documentation of technical and interface requirements
- Derive V&V, End-to-end test procedures and perform testing based on system test requirements
- Prepare Formal Qualification Test Report for software flight readiness
- Define Test facility and test tools requirements
- Understand and assess design issues, determine appropriate resolutions, and work with the team to address
- Review, analyse, and interpret telemetry from deployed system with context and understanding of the system development life cycle
Job Qualifications and Experience:
- 10+ years experience in software testing and optimizing
- Extensive knowledge of software with different languages via multiple projects
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to lead and develop less experienced engineers in a team setting
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- End-to-end (E2E) testing experience is an asset
- Understanding industry standards is an asset
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 Space 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 Space and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.
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.
Equal opportunity statement:
MDA Space 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.
The compensation range for this position is $109,706.00 - $150,846.30 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
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