Senior Satellite Software Architect & Systems Lead

MDA

Montreal

On-site

CAD 130,000 - 170,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

MDA in Montreal seeks an experienced systems engineer to define, harmonize, and govern the software architecture for all embedded software of a satellite mission. The incumbent acts as cross-functional technical lead for software architecture at the system level, ensuring consistency across FSW, data handling, GNC-FSW, payload, firmware, and ground interfaces.

Responsibilities cover governance, standardization, requirements traceability, integration readiness, and collaboration with mission

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a software-related field with 10+ years embedded software experience.
Experience with CCSDS and ECSS standards and space software practices.
Excellent written and verbal communication in English and French.

Responsibilities

Define and maintain the overall satellite software architecture.
Establish guiding principles, standards, and best practices across the program.
Ensure consistency between architectures of satellite and payload subsystems.
Define software partitioning strategies and responsibilities between software, firmware and hardware.
Govern architecture reviews and verify compliance with standards and requirements.
Support interfaces with ground segment and mission operations.