Intermediate 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 Intermediate 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 if needed. 

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 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.

The compensation range for this position is $70,000 - $95,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.