Junior C++ Software Developer

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++ Developer in our Geointelligence Engineering Team at our Ottawa office.

As part of your growth and development we will work with you to establish your development actions alongside regular progress reviews. You are likely to move through various projects to gain the experience and knowledge to progress your career with us.

The current position we are looking to fill will have you working at the DRDC Ottawa’s Carling location, working alongside MDA Space team members as well as DRDC scientists and other personnel.

The successful candidate will possess the necessary mandatory qualifications and perform the job duties described below. If this is a good fit with your skills we would love to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support existing DRDC Ottawa stand-alone software systems and test-beds.
• Provide software maintenance including functional modifications, bug fixes, code improvements and re-engineering.
• Implement algorithms provided by DRDC Ottawa scientists, which may be written in MATLAB or pseudocode.
• Develop customizations and tests for existing code bases and software tools.

Job Requirements:

• A University Degree in computer science, software engineering, or related area of study, and a combination of related education and experience.
• Able to obtain Reliability status level clearance, with potential to gain higher levels of clearances if the need arises
• Minimum 2 to 3 year(s) experience in:

• • Developing C++ based software for use with remote sensing data exploitation or a combination of image analysis or signal processing;
  • Programming in the C++ and/or Python language;
  • Programming and analyzing data in Linux and Windows environments.

 Desirable to have experience in:

• Shell scripting in Linux and/or UNIX;
• Matlab or IDL programming.
• Analysis of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data such as interferometry, polarimetry and radar calibration.

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 be able to obtain higher clearances. 

Benefits Statement: 

MDA Space offers competitive compensation and benefits to its employees at all of its locations. As a member of the MDA Space team, you and your eligible dependents can enroll in a benefits plan that provides a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care, including: health care plans supplemental and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans and an employee assistance program and to their family. 

Equal Opportunity Statement: 

MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and candidates with respect and dignity. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruitment process, please let us know. 

The compensation range for this position is $70,000 - $85,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.