Junior Flight Software Engineer for Space Systems

Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation; Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MDA Space is recruiting a junior systems engineer to contribute under supervision to the definition, design, implementation and validation of flight software and FDIR for satellites. You will assist senior engineers in design studies, interface documentation, and verification campaigns, gaining lifecycle experience on embedded systems.

The role involves architecture definition, ICDs, cross-functional coordination, and on-orbit support, with emphasis on knowledge transfer and mentorship of

Qualifications

• Requires MSc/BS in Electrical engineering, Aerospace or Embedded Systems with 0–2 years on fault-tolerant space missions.
• Experience with CCSDS, ECSS, PUS services is required.
• Experience with MIL-1553, SpaceWire, RS422/485, CAN, Ethernet preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in requirement gathering and traceability updates.
• Support FSW architecture definition including RTOS, startup procedures and health services.
• Define FDIR algorithms and safe-mode sequences; assist integration of FDIR in flight software.
• Produce interface control documents for payload and ground segments; support IVV activities.
• Lead collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure early integration and issue resolution.
• Mentor interns and act as technical contact for customers and suppliers.
• Support design reviews and contribute to knowledge base and process improvements.

Skills

CCSDS/ECSS/PUS

MIL-1553/SpaceWire

Real-time/embedded Linux

Confluence/JIRA

English communication

French asset

Education

Electrical engineering

Aerospace

Embedded Systems

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

MDA Space is recruiting a junior systems engineer to contribute under supervision to the definition, design, implementation and validation of flight software and FDIR for satellites. You will assist senior engineers in design studies, interface documentation, and verification campaigns, gaining lifecycle experience on embedded systems.

The role involves architecture definition, ICDs, cross-functional coordination, and on-orbit support, with emphasis on knowledge transfer and mentorship of