Space Software Engineering Manager — Lead & Innovate

MDA; Brampton; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MDA Space in Brampton seeks a Manager, Software Engineering to lead a software team for space and robotics programs. You will drive people leadership, workforce planning, and governance to ensure delivery against commitments and future needs.

You will mentor engineers, oversee budgeting and resource allocation, and advance engineering practices, with a hands-on foundation in C++/C# and AI-enabled tooling. Security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of combined experience in software engineering and leadership.
• Proven people-management, coaching, and performance management experience.
• Experience in workforce planning, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Hands-on coding experience in C++ and/or C#.
• Experience evaluating AI-assisted software engineering tools with emphasis on quality, security and IP protection.
• Proven track record implementing engineering process improvements and organizational transformation.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; solid understanding of the software lifecycle, requirements management, and V&V.
• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, or related discipline.
• Experience in aerospace, medical, nuclear, or automotive sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the software engineering team to meet program and business needs.
• Plan workforce, succession, and capability development aligned with future needs.
• Manage recruitment, engagement, retention, and performance management within the team.
• Provide coaching through regular one-on-one meetings and career development support.
• Forecast resource needs and coordinate across programs, R&D, and business development.
• Set priorities with program leadership and align assignments with delivery goals.
• Monitor capacity, skills coverage, and address gaps via training and hiring.
• Provide technical direction aligned with strategy and governance; promote modern engineering practices.
• Drive modernization initiatives including AI adoption, DevOps, and V&V improvements.
• Support risk identification and mitigation across technical and organizational domains.

Skills

Leadership

People management

C++ / C#

AI tooling

Software design

V&V knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in software engineering / CS

Tools

AI-assisted software tools

Job description

MDA Space in Brampton seeks a Manager, Software Engineering to lead a software team for space and robotics programs. You will drive people leadership, workforce planning, and governance to ensure delivery against commitments and future needs.

You will mentor engineers, oversee budgeting and resource allocation, and advance engineering practices, with a hands-on foundation in C++/C# and AI-enabled tooling. Security clearance is required.