Senior Ground Software Engineer/MTS

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 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’ll take you there.

The Role

We’re on the hunt for a Senior Ground Software Engineer/MTS on our Robotics & Space Operations team at our Brampton office.

As our Senior Ground Software Engineer/MTS, you will be instrumental in using your skill and experience as part of a team to design, implement, maintain, and test software solutions that are modular, extendable, testable, and efficient. You will work on web-based ground control software, simulators, and test tools to support control of robotic arms, rovers, and other robotics in space. You will lead difficult and complicated subsystem designs and implementations helping to grow the skills of more junior teammates through mentoring and coaching.

Job Responsibilities

As part of a team:

• Lead designs and development for ground control software, simulators, and test tools for robotic systems in space
• Ensure designs are documented and well communicated
• Lead and participate in implementation and testing of software solutions
• Review the work of teammates (senior and junior)
• Mentor and grow the skills of more junior team members via conversations, review of work products, explanation of design trade-offs, etc.
• Lead estimation efforts for new tasks
• Collaborate with other seniors and management on the establishment, evolution, and enforcement of standards for coding, tools/environments, processes, etc.
• Other duties as will be assigned from time to time by management or a team lead
  
  

Required Skills/Experience

• Proven ability to design and implement software solutions on Windows or Linux
• Frontend development
• Strong knowledge and experience with:
• JavaScript
• Angular (must have)
• ReactJS (used in storybook)
• C# ASP.NET Core
• CSS
• HTML
• .Net Technologies
• UX Design
• Experience working with and designing for relational and nonrelational data leveraging:
• SQL (MSSQL, Postgres) Entity Framework, LINQ
• NoSQL (Mongo, Couchbase)
• Cache technologies (Redis)
• ETL
• Automated testing
• Agile development environment
• Strong written/verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor’s degree in software, Computer, or Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and a positive thinker
• Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.
  

Beneficial Skills/Experience

• Test driven development (TDD, ATDD, BDD)
• Experience with the following tools:
• SignalR
• Playwright, NUnit
• Continuous integration/build automation
• Python and Lua would be an asset
  

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.

The compensation range for this position is $106,000 - $147,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

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.

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