Senior Software Architect

MDA Space; Brampton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and space manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Software Architect in Brampton, Ontario. You will develop visualization tools for space robotics missions, lead complex software designs, and mentor junior engineers. The role requires over 10 years of software design experience, proficiency in Unity3D or Unreal, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Competitive compensation ranges from $110,000 to $140,000 annually.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care

Dental and vision insurance

Disability income protection

Life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software system design.
• Experience with Unity3D and/or Unreal.
• Knowledge of virtual/mixed reality technologies.
• Experience in software testing including unit, integrated, and end-to-end tests.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Architect complex software solutions involving VR, robotics, and simulators.
• Mentor junior team members and grow their skills.
• Generate system and software requirements for products.
• Interface with stakeholders to define scope and requirements.

Skills

Software system design

Unity3D

Unreal

C#.NET

Software testing

CI/CD pipeline experience

Development with robotics simulators

Software System Engineering leadership

Teaching principles and practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in software, computer or electrical engineering or computer science

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Senior Software Architect role at MDA Space.

MDA Space (TSX: MDA) is a trusted partner to the global space industry with a 55-year+ history of world firsts and more than 450 missions. We are a leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure, with a team of more than 3,400 space experts across Canada, the US and the UK.

For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars, we’ll take you there.

The Position

We’re on the hunt for a Senior Software Architect on our Robotics & Space Operations team at our Brampton office to develop visualization tools for space robotics missions. You will leverage your breadth of knowledge in multi-disciplinary engineering to help the department manager improve / implement department-wide processes and practices related to software engineering, bridge the gap between the system and software disciplines, define system / software requirements for our products, and support MDA with commercialization of our products.

You will design, implement, maintain, and test software solutions that are modular, extendable, testable, and efficient. You will work on web-based user interface software, simulators, and test tools to support the development of virtual / mixed reality visualization tools for space robotics missions. You will lead complex subsystem designs and implementations and mentor junior teammates.

Responsibilities

• Architect complex software solutions involving VR, robotics and simulators.
• Ensure designs are documented and well communicated.
• Generate system and software requirements for current and future products.
• Mentor and grow the skills of junior team members through conversations, reviews, and design tradeoffs explanations.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders to define scope and requirements.
• Support Engineering department with work scope definition and costing.
• Support new business growth.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software system design.
• Unity3D and / or Unreal.
• Virtual / Mixed reality.
• C#.NET.
• Software testing (unit, integrated, end-to-end).
• CI / CD pipeline experience.
• Development and / or integration experience with simulators of robotics hardware.
• Software System Engineering leadership experience.
• Proven ability to teach principles and practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in software, computer or electrical engineering or computer science.
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and positive thinker.

Beneficial Skills / Experience

• Software and system architecture leadership for space / medical / military applications.
• Team lead experience.
• Safety / mission-critical systems experience.

Special Considerations

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the Reliability status level, pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP), and be able to obtain higher clearances.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $110,000–$140,000 annually. Specific offer will be based on qualifications and experience. MDA Space offers competitive compensation and benefits, including comprehensive health care, dental and vision, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans, and an employee assistance program.

Equal Opportunity

MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and candidates with respect and dignity. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing

Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada