About MDA Space
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.

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Role
Your initial mandate will require a skillset enabling you to develop test software in Windows, using Python, for the test of various satellite payloads.

Tasks

Creating or modifying software applications for an EGSE targeting satellite payloads

Reading and understanding detailed requirement documents

Planning work, providing effort estimates and driving your work to completion

Designing, coding, testing, debugging and documenting high‑quality software development applications

Working in an agile development team using best practices

Writing and modifying Python applications

Preparing documentation and participating in reviews

Participating in integration, testing and deployment of software applications

Assisting in troubleshooting problems in a software production environment

Understanding the system under test

Required Qualifications

University degree in Software/Computer Engineering or other relevant disciplines,



or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum 5 years of test software development experience

Ability to work with an existing code base or framework

Familiarity with multithreading, data sharing, and APIs

Knowledge of Python and C++

Ability to understand and work with complex software requirement specifications

Experience with agile software development

Good verbal and written communication skills, ideally both in English and French

Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to DO‑178 standards

Experience with instrument control, automated system functional testing

Knowledge of CCSDS, MIL‑STD‑1553

Knowledge of protocols such as CAN bus and SpaceWire

Experience with JIRA and Confluence

Experience with GIT and Jenkins

Temporary role for a 12‑18 month contract

Comments and 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).

Diversity and Inclusion
MDA is an equal prospect employer that prizes diversity, integrity and collaboration, and is committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

Benefits and Accommodation
MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. Eligible employees and their qualified dependents can participate in a benefit plan that includes extended health care, 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 accommodations during the recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please indicate this on your application and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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📌 SR. Test Software Developer (Python) - Temporary (Quebec City)
🏢 MDA Space
📍 Quebec City