Senior Software Engineer

Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation; East Hagbourne, Stevenage, Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Private healthcare

Pension plan

Job summary

MDA Space is seeking a Software Engineer for its Manchester/Stevenage/Harwell hubs. You will design and develop on-board and ground test software for payloads or sensors, and collaborate across teams to deliver robust solutions for space missions.

You will contribute to the full software lifecycle, including documentation and API design, while traveling as needed to support delivery and collaboration with partners in the UK and abroad.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering high quality software.
• Experience with C++11 on Windows and Linux platforms.
• Familiar with formal development, test, integration and documentation processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop on-board software and ground test software for payloads or sensors.
• Collaborate as a proactive team member and share knowledge.
• Identify root causes, create test cases, and propose robust solutions.
• Estimate resources to deliver end-to-end software for internal and external customers.
• Document APIs and code; communicate findings clearly to the team and validators.
• Be flexible to travel to MDA/partner locations to support project objectives.

Skills

Proven track record

Proactive willingness to volunteer

Identifies and flags problems

Developing new principles and concepts

Executes to schedule

Clear communication of work/schedule

Tools

Git

Jenkins

CMake

wxWidgets

OpenGL

GTest

Simulink

Microsoft Visual Studio

Job description

Locations

Showing 1 location Harwell - Didcot
Didcot, OXF OX110GD, GBR
+2 more locations

• Hybrid
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SENIO012259

Description

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellitesystemsandGeointelligencepioneer 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 3,000 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’lltake 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’reon the hunt for a Software 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 inGeointelligence, 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 design and development of on-board software and ground test software for our payloads or sensors.
• Teamwork: Committed team player who freely and proactively shares knowledge with others
• Problem Solving: Good analytical skills required to identify root cause issues. Able to develop test cases to make problems visible and to provide robust solutions to address them.
• Planning and Scheduling: Ability to estimate resource levels for complete end to end solutions delivering product level software to internal and external customers.
• Communication skills: Good documentation and presentation skills are vital for sharing knowledge within the software team and to others such as the validation team. Documentation of APIs 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

Suitable candidates will ideally have the following attributes:

• Proven ability to derive a software design from requirements
• Experience in developing C++ 11 software for both the Windows and Linux operating systems
• Experience of formal development, test, integration and documentation processes and associated industry tool sets, e.g., Git, Jenkins.
• Experience of developing Graphical User Interfaces
• Proventrack record of innovation, particularly in bringing modern software technologies, tools and methodologies to improve products and simplify their development.
• Excellent Mathematical Skills
• Knowledge of:
• Serial connections
• TCP/IP network stack
• SpaceWire
• Experience of:
• Configuring CMake builds
• Developing with wxWidgets
• Developing hardware simulators
• Developing using OpenGL
• Using GTest
• Developing using Simulink
• Automated builds using Microsoft Visual Studio
• Operating, and automating operation of, light sensor laboratory equipment.
• Simulink

Personal Profile :

• Proventrack record in developing quality software
• 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’rea dream team of purpose-driven,collaborativeand 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. Ifyou’reexcited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation,we’lltake 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,integrityand 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.