Software Engineer - Ground Systems​/Operations

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.

The Software Engineer will work under the supervision of the Lead Software Engineer and specific Component Lead/Product Owner to participate in the development, integration, testing and maintenance of user interfaces and web services, using established software engineering principles and software configuration management techniques. The Software Engineer will also interact with the operations team to help find and prevent operational issues as well as maintain/improve the development environment for the systems he will be working on.

The Software Engineer will support CHORUS‑C and/or Radarsat‑2 (R2) and/or Radarsat Constellation Mission (RCM) if needed. R2 is a Canadian commercial satellite providing high‑resolution SAR imagery. RCM is a constellation of three satellites providing high‑resolution SAR imagery. CHORUS‑C is the next MDA‑generation commercial Earth observation mission. This position is located in MDA control center, in St‑Bruno QC.

• Develop, integrate, test and maintain ground system applications.
• Contribute to the product roadmap in collaboration with the team and Product Owner.
• Interact with operation teams to support application integration and testing within operational and development environments.
• Handle API lifecycle release management.
• Provide Level3 support in close collaboration with operations and production teams.
• Document the various software development phases (e.g., test and maintenance plans).
• Maintain, update and improve the development environment and all required systems (database, file transfers, etc.).
• Manage and document bugs and issues, including CVEs.
• Develop tools to support system maintenance and automation.
• Assist in the investigation and resolution of database and system issues.

• Completed post‑secondary education (B.Sc., M.Sc. or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline. IT Diploma and relevant experience will also be considered.
• Minimum 5 years related experience in software development.
• Experience with React.js and Type Script.
• Experience with Python including Django framework.
• Experience with SQL (SQL Server, Postgre
  
  SQL).
• Experience with Java using Maven (including Spring framework and Hibernate).
• Experience with Agile processes and issue tracking tools such as JIRA.
• Experience with containerization and CI/CD processes.
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Ability to solve problems and work in an operational environment with important time, procedural, and security constraints.

• Experience with XML, JSON, SVN, Git, JIRA and Jenkins.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity as it relates to web applications.
• Knowledge of C++ development, standards and specifications.
• Experience with Kafka messaging system.
• Experience with AWS or other cloud infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Mongo
  
  DB.
• Attention to detail and a desire to probe further into data.
• Prior satellite‑related knowledge (e.g., ground system, operation, orbit) is an asset.

• Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level. Upgrade to secret status level and security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) may be needed depending on the project.
• There may be possibility for 1 day work from home; work on‑site is expected.

• MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for employees at all locations, including health care, dental, vision, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans, and an employee and family assistance program.
• MDA is proud to provide accommodations during the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations should indicate this in their application or cover letter.
• An equal‑opportunity employer, MDA prizes diversity, integrity and collaboration and is committed to growing leadership in Canada.