Intermediate Systems MTS, Flight Software

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space 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 global MDA Space team of more than 3,800 space experts 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. For more information, visit www.mda.space.

Role:

MDA is seeking an Intermediate Systems Member of Technical Staff (MTS), Flight Software (FSW) to support our current and next‑generation earth observation and remote sensing satellites. The Intermediate Systems MTS, FSW will contribute to the definition, design, prototyping, integration, verification and sustainment of satelitte flight software across multiple satellite programs and will work with a world leading team to perform system‑level tradeoffs, evaluate suppliers and contribute to the successful test and integration of FSW in our spacecraft and missions.

Responsibilities:

As an Intermediate Systems MTS, FSW, you may have a wide range of responsibilities that include:

• Providing software expertise to supplement other specialties (electrical, mechanical, operations etc.) in a mission team

• Performing technical tasks, such as operational analyses and trade-off studies, to define requirements and design at mission, system, and subsystem levels
• Creating and contributing to deliverable documents such as operational concepts, requirements specifications, interface control documents, and engineering plans
• Presenting design proposals, plans, and reports in clear, complete, concise and non-ambiguous terms
• Developing and/or reviewing flight software, subsystem, and spacecraft test plans and procedures
• Participate as an integrated team member with vendor flight software development and Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) teams
• Integrating flight software with flight hardware, testing and troubleshooting;
• Formal acceptance testing of flight software
• Supporting integration and verification activities of the overall Spacecraft, Ground Segment, and Mission
• Support Launch and Early Operations (LEOP), including preparatory exercises and rehearsals.
• Frequent travel within Canada to vendor and MDA sites

You will support senior engineers in the above tasks and have opportunities for career growth.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent combination of education/experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with Flight Software
• Development of one or more the following: spacecraft platform or payload flight software, spacecraft simulators, mission critical software, embedded software
• Development and/or use of Command and Control, Monitoring and Control, or Communications systems
• Development of software with significant resource constraints (processor speed, memory, communication capacities limited relative to conventional host environments)
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems or kernels (commercial products or custom)
• Experience with spacecraft, bus (platform), or payload Assembly, Integration, and Testing
• Experience with requirements analysis, specification, and verification
• Experience with specification of interfaces, including but not limited to command and telemetry messaging
• Estimation/analysis of resource budgets and Technical Performance Measures
• Troubleshooting of complex systems
• Familiarity with software development methodology
• Be able to work flexibly and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and customer interaction skills
• Have a team-friendly attitude and willingness to learn.

While not mandatory, candidates will benefit from any of the following:

• Familiarity with CCSDS, ESA, and NASA standards
• Familiarity with data communication and storage security standards
• Experience with satellite operations
• Experience with radiation tolerant systems and mitigation of radiation effects on software execution and storage
• Experience developing or using spacecraft simulators
• Prior involvement in remote sensing, earth observation, space science, or space communications missions;

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

We are 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 are excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we will 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 and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

Comments/Special Considerations:

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.

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.

With a priority on maintaining the safety of our employees, customers and communities, MDA has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy for employees and visitors. Please speak to a recruiter for more details.

This role salary band is $95,000-98,000 as per experience.