Senior Software Architect

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 3,400 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 Position:

We're on the hunt for a Senior Software Architect on our Robotics & Space Operations team at our Brampton office to develop visualization tools for space robotics missions. As our Senior Software Architect, you will be utilizing your breadth of knowledge in multi-disciplinary Engineering to help the department manager to improve/implement department-wide processes and practices related to all aspects of Software Engineering, bridge the gap between the system and software disciplines, defining system/software requirements for our products, and support MDA with commercialization of our products.

You will be instrumental in using your skill and experience as part of a team to design, implement, maintain, and test software solutions that are modular, extendable, testable, and efficient. You will work on web-based user interface software, simulators, and test tools to support development of virtual/mixed reality visualization tools to support our space robotics missions. You will lead complex (but fun) subsystem designs and implementations helping to grow the skills of more junior teammates through mentoring and coaching.

Job Responsibilities:

• Architect complex software solution involving VR, Robotics and Simulators.

• Ensure designs are documented and well communicated.

• Generate system and software requirements for both currently under development and future products.

• Mentor and grow the skills of more junior team members via conversations, review of work products, explanation of design tradeoffs, etc.

• Interface with internal and external stakeholders to define scope/requirements.

• Support the Engineering department with work scope definition and costing.

• Support new business growth.

• Other duties as will be assigned from time to time by management.

Required Skills/Experience:

• 10+ years of Software System Design.

• Unity3D and/or Unreal

• Virtual/Mixed reality

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• Software Testing (unit testing, integrated testing, end to end testing)

• CI/CD pipeline

• Development and/or integration experience with simulators of robotics hardware.

• Software System Engineering a leadership role

• Proven ability to teach principles and practices.

• Bachelor's degree in software, Computer, or Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and a positive thinker

Beneficial Skills/Experience:

• Software and system architecture leadership for Space/medical/military applications

• Team lead role

• Safety/mission critical systems

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 $110,000- $140,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.