Junior Test Software Developer

MDA; Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading space technology company located in Quebec is seeking a Software Developer to develop test software for satellite payloads. This temporary role requires a recent graduate with experience in Python and C++, and the ability to work in an agile environment. Key responsibilities include software application development, testing, and documentation. The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and French and must obtain security clearance. Competitive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Health care benefits

Retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years of test software development experience.
• The ability to understand and work with complex software requirement specifications.
• Exposure to DO-178 standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop test software in Windows using Python.
• Create/modify software applications for satellite payloads.
• Participate in integration, testing, and deployment of software applications.

Skills

Ability to work with existing code base/framework

Knowledge of Python and C++

Good communication skills in English and French

Familiar with multithreading, data sharing, and APIs

Experience with agile software development

Education

University degree in Software/Computer Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

GIT

Jenkins

Job description

Overview

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. For more information, visit www.mda.space.

Role

Your initial mandate will require a skillset enabling you to develop test software in Windows, using Python, for the test of various satellite payloads.

Responsibilities

• Creating/Modifying software applications for an EGSE targeting satellite payloads
• Read and understand detailed requirement documents
• Planning work, providing effort estimates and driving your work to completion
• Designing, coding, testing, debugging and documenting high-quality software development applications
• Work in an agile development team using best practices
• Write and modify Python applications
• Preparing documentation and participating in reviews
• Participating in integration, testing and deployment of software applications
• Assisting in troubleshooting problems in a software production environment
• Understand the system under test

Required Qualifications

• A University degree in Software/Computer Engineering or other relevant disciplines, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 0 to 2 years of test software development experience
• Ability to work with an existing code base/framework
• Familiar with multithreading, data sharing, and APIs
• Knowledge of Python and C++
• The ability to understand and work with complex software requirement specifications
• Experience with agile software development
• Good verbal and written communication skills ideally both in English and French (Contact with customers outside Quebec and head office managers in Ontario).

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to DO-178 standards
• Experience with instrument control, automated system functional testing
• Knowledge of CCSDS, MIL-STD-1553
• Knowledge of protocols such as CAN bus and SpaceWire
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence
• Experience with GIT and Jenkins

Contract and Compliance

Note: Please note that this is a temporary role for 12-18 months contract.

Security and Compliance

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

Accessibility and Diversity

We’re an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, and we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age. MDA provides accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

Benefits

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 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.