AI Software Engineer

MDA; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading space technology company in Canada is seeking an intermediate AI Software Engineer to join their Corporate Shared Services GenAI Apps team in Brampton. The role involves designing and deploying custom AI models, maintaining systems, and collaborating with internal customers to enhance AI solutions. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 2+ years of relevant experience, along with proficiency in Python. MDA offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive health care benefits

Flexible drug plans

Dental and vision benefits

Disability income protection

Life insurance

Group retirement savings plans

Employee and family assistance program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related work experience.
• Good understanding of RAG concepts.
• Awareness of security standards (e.g., OWASP, ISO 27001).

Responsibilities

• Deploy on-premise generative AI models and systems.
• Build, deploy, maintain, and improve RAG pipelines.
• Collaborate with internal customers to identify high-impact use-cases.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Familiarity with ML frameworks (PyTorch, Hugging Face)

Good understanding of LLMs and VLMs

Experience with RESTful APIs

Experience with Docker/Kubernetes

Experience with Object-oriented languages (C++, C#)

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Git

Job description

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, visit www.mda.space.

The Position

The Software Department at MDA Space is currently seeking an AI Software Engineer/MTS (Member of Technical staff) at the intermediate level for our Corporate Shared Services GenAI Apps team at our Brampton office. As an AI software developer, you will be instrumental in designing, building, deploying and maintaining custom, on-premise generative AI models and systems.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy on‑premise generative AI models and systems, including necessary web-based and desktop user interfaces
• Build, deploy, maintain, and continuously improve Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines
• Build and maintain data connectors, APIs, and integration layers for internal systems and knowledge bases
• Develop AI workflows and AI agents using platforms such as LangChain, OpenAI Agents SDK, n8n, Cohere North, and M365 Copilot Studio
• Apply software engineering best practices to ensure production AI systems are user-friendly, modular, robust, well-documented, and maintainable
• Apply security best practices and ensure all solutions comply with corporate cybersecurity and AI governance policies
• Conduct testing, monitoring, and performance tuning
• Document code, workflows, and compliance checks
• Collaborate with internal customers such as engineering and corporate shared services to identify high‑impact use‑cases, and design and build GenAI systems to address them

Required Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
• 2+ years of related work experience
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with ML frameworks such as PyTorch and Hugging Face
• Good understanding of LLMs and VLMs, vector stores, agentic AI, and RAG concepts
• Experience with RESTful APIs, Docker/Kubernetes, and version control (Git)
• Awareness of security standards (e.g., OWASP, ISO 27001) and responsible AI guidelines
• Experience with one or more Object oriented languages such as C++, C#

Beneficial Skills/Experience

• Hands‑on project experience with LangChain, Llama‑Index, OpenAI Agents SDK, n8n, or similar agent frameworks
• Experience working with AI software development tools, e.g., ClaudeCode, Github Copilot, Cursor, Codex
• Full‑stack development experience
• Exposure to on‑premise deployment tools (e.g., vLLM)
• Basic knowledge of data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and model auditability

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.