Intermediate Software Engineering - C++

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 C++ Junior Software Engineer on our Geointelligence team at our Richmond office

As a Junior Software Engineer 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.

Job Responsibilities: 

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

Job Experience:

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

Comments/Special Considerations:

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.

We’re 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’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll 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.

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.

Salary:

The compensation range for this position is $65,000 - $90,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate