SR. Test Software Developer (Python) - Temporary

Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

MDA Space in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC is seeking a Senior Test Software Developer (Python) for a 12-18 month contract. You will develop test software in Windows using Python for satellite payload testing, among other duties.

The role requires a university degree in software engineering, 5+ years of test software development, experience with Python and C++, and familiarity with Agile practices; English and French communication are preferred.

Qualifications

• University degree in Software/Computer Engineering or related field or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of test software development experience
• Ability to work with an existing code base/framework
• Experience with agile software development and strong English/French communication

Responsibilities

• Creating/Modifying software applications for an EGSE targeting satellite payloads
• Read and understand detailed requirement documents and plan work
• Design, code, test, debug, and document high-quality software applications
• Work in an agile development team using best practices
• Write/modify Python applications and participate in reviews

Skills

Python

C++

Multithreading

APIs

Agile

English

French

Education

University degree in Software/Computer Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

GIT

Jenkins

Job description

SR. Test Software Developer (Python) - Temporary

Job Category: Engineering

• Posted : February 10, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC H9X3R2, CAN

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 3,800 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 :

Your initial mandate will require a skillset enabling you to develop test software in Windows, using Python, for the test of various satellite payloads.

Tasks :

• Creating\Modifying software applications for an EGSE targeting satellite payloads
• Read and understand detailed requirement documents
• Planning work, providing effort estimates and driving your work to completion
• Designing, coding, testing, debugging and documenting high-quality software development applications
• Work in an agile development team using best practices
• Write and modify Python applications
• Preparing documentation and participating in reviews
• Participating in integration, testing and deployment of software applications
• Assisting in troubleshooting problems in a software production environment
• Understand the system under test

Required Qualifications :

• A University degree in Software/Computer Engineering or other relevant disciplines, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 5 years of test software development experience
• Ability to work with an existing code base\framework
• Familiar with multithreading, data sharing, and APIs
• Knowledge of Python and C++
• The ability to understand and work with complex software requirement specifications
• Experience with agile software development
• Good verbal and written communication skills ideally both in English and French (Contact with customers outside Quebec and head office managers in Ontario).

Preferred Qualifications :

• Exposure to DO-178 standards
• Experience with instrument control, automated system functional testing
• Knowledge of CCSDS, MIL-STD-1553
• Knowledge of protocols such as CAN bus and SpaceWire
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence
• Experience with GIT and Jenkins

**Please note that this is a temporary role for a 12-18 month contract.**

Comments/Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and holdsecurity clearance at the reliability statuslevel, and pass security assessment for theControlled 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; and an 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.