Junior Member of Technical Staff (Engineer), Software Development

Junior Member of Technical Staff (Engineer), Software Development

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: JUNIO
012400

• Posted :
  August 20, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

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ABOUT 49

North

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North is a Canadian defence company delivering secure, multi-domain C4

ISR capabilities that provide decision advantage in complex and contested environments. A wholly-owned subsidiary of MDA Space, building on more than five decades of trusted Canadian defence delivery, 49

North operates as a sovereign Canadian provider of mission-critical C4

ISR systems, bringing disciplined prime-contractor execution to defence and security programs.

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North is rooted in the execution of large, complex, and mission-critical programs developed within 49

NORTH. This legacy reflects a record of delivery where engineering rigour, operational reliability, and national trust are non-negotiable.

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North Defence strengthens Canada’s sovereign defence capability by delivering integrated mission systems and multi-domain C4

ISR integration, enabling trusted Canadian and coalition operations, assured interoperability, and sustained readiness.

Role:
Jr Software Developer

As a Software Developer with the Global Procedure Designer (GPD) program, you will make worldwide flight safer by improving the world’s leading instrument flight procedure design system. You will solve complex problems through hard work, a passion for quality, an inquisitive mind, a team-first approach and an innovative edge. A diverse team of domain experts and software professionals will support you.

• Create engineering solutions to achieve the mission of our customers
• Follow industry and corporate quality standards and best practices
• Plan work, provide effort estimates, and drive your work to completion
• Design, code, test, integrate, deploy, debug and document high quality software
• Troubleshoot problems in a fast-paced, continuous integration environment
• Work from requirements to develop or modify very large complex software applications
• Create internal tools to support team members and automated test

Requirements:

• Programming experience in an object-oriented language
• Knowledge of object-oriented (OOP) design patterns
• Experience with Java and/or C++ is desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to solve complex problems within budget and on schedule
• A University degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or other relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous experience in the Aviation domain and Aircraft navigation concepts and systems is not required—but a keen interest in learning about it, is

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join 49

North to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward.

Comments/Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the secret level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

Benefits statement:

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North provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of 49

North, 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.

Equal opportunity statement:

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North 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

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North 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.