Software Integration System Engineer

MDA; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation during recruitment

Job summary

MDA Space in Canada is seeking a Software Integration System Engineer to bridge software, hardware, databases and networks into unified space-grade systems for current and next‑generation satellite programs. You will analyze, develop, test and maintain integrated solutions, lead IVV activities, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate cross‑functional teams.

Requirements include a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and 5+ years in software system integration; strong English

Qualifications

• Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience in software system integration.
• Hands-on with systems integration processes and testing.
• Experience with Confluence and JIRA.
• Strong written and oral English communication; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Bridge software, hardware, databases and networks into unified space-grade systems for current and next-generation satellite programs.
• Analyze, develop, test and maintain integrated solutions; lead IVV activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Review interfaces and support on-orbit and operations activities.

Skills

Strong English communication

Analytical thinking

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

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 global MDA Space team of more than 4,000 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 overview:

MDA is seeking a Software Integration System Engineer that acts as the bridge between disparate technologies, designing and implementing solutions to merge software, hardware, databases and networks into a unified system. The incumbent will analyze, develop, test, and maintain these integrated systems to ensure interoperability, functionality, and performance. This role involves also managing the full project lifecycle, creating documentation, maintaining technical interfaces, APIs, and workflows to ensure seamless communication between software applications, on current and next‑generation remote sensing & communications satellite programs.

Tasks Summary:

Architecture Documentation & Requirements

• Author and maintain software Test & Validation Plans, system‑test requirements, verification & validation matrices, and detailed test procedures.
• Produce Verification & Validation Matrices for payload and platform software features and FDIR requirements according to the program milestones.
• Perform requirement management and maintain bidirectional traceability throughout the project lifecycle.

Integration & Verification (IVV) Strategy

• Define integration and validation strategies for the DSS (SIL), payload software functions and FSW on FlatSat development platforms.
• Lead or coordinate the DSS/FlatSat design team to build and integrate the software features according to specifications and incremental SW load/build specifics.

Software & EGSE Development

• Support the definition of EGSE software functions, test scripts, and associated documentation.

Cross‑Functional Coordination, Stakeholder & Program Interaction

• Communicate technical status, risk assessments and trade‑study results to senior management and/or customers or partners.
• Coordinate the integration work of subsystems on the development platforms.
• Review Interface Documents (ICDs) and provide inputs to the Satellite Reference Database team for parameters and monitoring.
• Support Satellite Reference Database development and validation

Software Features, Fault Management & Troubleshooting

• Support payload‑to‑platform FDIR definition and validation.
• Perform satellite and payload troubleshooting, data analysis, trending, and test supervision.

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor, guide junior engineers and interns.
• Act as technical liaison with customers, partners and external vendors
• Act as Continuous Improvement stakeholder
• Contribute to MDA’s knowledge‑base, process enhancements, and standards.

Configuration, Documentation & Standards Management

• Ensure all artefacts, analysis, documentations and deliverables (source code, builds, test scripts, configuration files) are version controlled in PLM environment.
• Support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR/TRR…etc).
• Support Technology Road‑Mapping & Innovation

On‑Orbit & Operations Support

• Support and analyse on‑orbit telemetry, update filter parameters as needed.
• Assist the Operations team with flight test procedures strategy.
• Support On‑Orbit Test activities, anomaly resolution, and operational hand‑over.
• Support SOOH development and associated operator

Required Qualifications:

• Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field with 5+years of relevant experience in software system integration.
• Hands‑on individual who can support systems integration processes and capability to test systems and resolve problems.
• Experience with Confluence and JIRA.
• Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little supervision.
• Ability to distill complex problems to fundamentals to solve with analysis, similarity, or creativity.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills in English; knowledge of French will be considered an asset (Contact with clients outside Quebec and work on deliverables in English).

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).

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
• 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.