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.MDA is seeking a Software Integration System Engineer that acts as the bridge between disparate technologies, designing and implementing solutions to merge software, hardware, databases and networks into a unified system.

The incumbent will analyze, develop, test, and maintain these integrated systems to ensure interoperability, functionality, and performance. This role involves also managing the full project lifecycle, creating documentation, maintaining technical interfaces, APIs, and workflows to ensure seamless communication between software applications, on current and next‑generation remote sensing & communications satellite programs. Author and maintain software Test & Validation Plans, system‑test requirements, verification & validation matrices, and detailed test procedures.

Produce

Verification & Validation Matrices for payload and platform software features and FDIR requirements according to the program milestones.



Perform requirement management and maintain bidirectional traceability throughout the project lifecycle. Define integration and validation strategies for the DSS (SIL), payload software functions and FSW on FlatSat development platforms.

Lead or coordinate the DSS/FlatSat design team to build and integrate the software features according to specifications and incremental SW load/build specifics. Software & EGSE Development ~ Support the definition of EGSE software functions, test scripts, and associated documentation. Communicate technical status, risk assessments and trade‑study results to senior management and/or customers or partners.

Review Interface

Documents (ICDs) and provide inputs to the Satellite Reference Database team for parameters and monitoring.

Support Satellite Reference

Database development and validation Software Features, Fault Management & Troubleshooting Perform satellite and payload troubleshooting, data analysis, trending, and test supervision.

Technical

Leadership & Mentorship Act as technical liaison with customers, partners and external vendors Act as Continuous Improvement stakeholder Configuration, Documentation & Standards Management ~ Ensure all artefacts, analysis,



documentations and deliverables (source code, builds, test scripts, configuration files) are version controlled in PLM environment. Support and analyse on‑orbit telemetry, update filter parameters as needed. Assist the Operations team with flight test procedures strategy.

Support

On‑Orbit Test activities, anomaly resolution, and operational hand‑over. Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field with 5+years of relevant experience in software system integration. Hands‑on individual who can support systems integration processes and capability to test systems and resolve problems.

Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little supervision. Ability to distill complex problems to fundamentals to solve with analysis, similarity, or creativity. Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills in English; knowledge of French will be considered an asset (Contact with clients outside Quebec and work on deliverables in English).

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) . 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. extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision advantages, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

📌 Software Integration System Engineer (Montreal)
🏢 Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates
📍 Montreal