Dev Ops Engineer

MDA; East Hagbourne, Manchester, Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Private healthcare

Pension plan

Job summary

MDA Space is seeking a DevOps Engineer for our UK offices (Manchester/Stevenage/Harwell). You will own DevOps activities, collaborate with embedded engineers, and drive CI/CD across environments. The role requires strong scripting, containerization, and observability practice.

Hybrid work model in the UK with opportunities to travel to partner sites. We value proactive problem solving, documentation, and teamwork to accelerate delivery of space-grade software.

Qualifications

• Git and GitLab proficiency essential.
• Scripting and automation with Groovy and Shell.
• Jenkins CI/CD experience.
• Docker containerization experience.
• Toolchains for C/C++ production apps.

Responsibilities

• Lead DevOps activities and assets for the UK software team.
• Collaborate across teams and share knowledge proactively.
• Identify root causes and perform rapid problem solving.
• Estimate resources for end-to-end software delivery.

Skills

Git

GitLab

Groovy

Shell scripting

Python

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

PyTest BDD

GTest/GMock

SonarQube

Tools

Groovy

Shell scripting

Python

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Harwell - Didcot
Didcot, OXF OX110GD, GBR

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Harwell - Didcot
Didcot, OXF OX110GD, GBR

• Hybrid
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: INTEN012996

Description

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) 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 MDA Space team of more than 4,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK 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.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

We’re on the hunt for a DevOps Engineer at our Manchester/Stevenage/Harwell office.

MDA’s international footprint in the UK creates opportunities to work with some of the most exciting space industrial players in the country. Delivering all three business area capabilities in Geointelligence, Robotics & Space Operations, and Satellite Systems, our UK team provides support to our European-based customers while specializing in the development of advanced space sensors for exploration missions as well as space-based communication technology. As our presence grows overseas, so does our need for new ambitious team players to help us advance our place in the Universe and beyond.

Responsibilities:

• Product Impact & Scope of Innovation: Responsible for DevOps activities and assets in the MDA-UK Software Team.
• Teamwork: Committed team player who freely and proactively shares knowledge with others
• Problem Solving: Good analytical skills required to identify root cause issues.
• Planning and Scheduling: Ability to estimate resources for complete end to end solutions that enable the delivery of product level software to internal and external customers.
• Communication skills : Good documentation and presentation skills are vital for sharing knowledge within the team. Documentation of solutions and code to a suitable level.
• Other Traits : Flexibility in understanding the need for change due to business re-focus Willingness to travel to other MDA/partner locations to assist in delivery of project objectives

Build & Release Automation

• Create and maintain build scripts in Python, Bash or Groovy involving cross ‑ compilation toolchains.
• Manage artifact versioning, dependency resolution and promotion across dev → test → production repositories.

Testing Infrastructure

• Provision and maintain test runners that execute PyTest BDD , GTest etc.
• Hook automated test results back into GitLab for dashboards and quality gates.

Code Quality & Security

• Enable the enforcement of SonarQube quality gates, security scanning (Black Duck or similar) and vulnerability checks.
• Work with security teams to remediate findings

• Implement observability of pipeline health.
• Rapidly respond to build/release failures; provide timely root ‑ cause analysis and post ‑ mortems.

• Act as a DevOps champion for embedded engineers: run workshops, write documents, create self ‑ service templates.
• Partner with developers, product owners, testers and product assurance to continuously improve delivery lead ‑ time and developer experience.

• Stay current on emerging DevOps tools, ARM ecosystem updates, and best practices; propose and prototype enhancements.

Suitable candidates will ideally have the following attributes:

Essential - skilled and experienced in the following:

• Git and Gitlab
• Code analysis using SonarQube
• Scripting and automation, especially using Groovy and Shell scripting in conjunction with docker containers
• Jenkins: integration with other tools, pipelining, agents etc.
• Docker
• Toolchains used in the production of applications written in C/C++
• Integration of Testing Frameworks such as Pytest BDD
• Integration of GTest/GMock

Desirable – skilled and experienced in the following:

• Building embedded Software Applications (especially for ARM processors)
• Kubernetes or similar
• Prometheus, Grafana or ELK for observation/reporting
• Build and Software security

Personal Profile:

• Proven track record in DevOps
• Displays a proactive willingness to volunteer for work elements / projects outside job scope where the individual can contribute, aligned with company priority
• Identifies, quantifies and flags problems. Capable of developing new principles and concepts
• Executes to schedule on assigned work with attention to detail
• Clearly communicates work/schedule to the team

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 leadership in this next golden age.

Comments/Special Considerations:

We are required to conduct a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) screening in which we will check your:

• Right to work: To confirm that you are entitled to take up the position as well as check your nationality and immigration status
• Identity: Full ID check
• Criminal records: Basic Disclosure
• Employment history check: Confirmation of past three years of employment (minimum) history/activity
• Reference checks

Benefits statement:

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; private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, pension plan; and an employee assistance program. We also have a Hybrid work model in place, for a better work/life balance.

Equal opportunity statement:

MDA is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.

Accommodations

MDA Ltd. 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.