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 5,500 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.

Professional development and career advancement are two terms that resonate with you. Do you have what it takes to become a software supervisor ? The Supervisor software development role is part of an initiative to develop MDA’s future leaders.

The supervisor manages a section of a large engineering department, through developing and maintaining a workforce with the key technical skills necessary to ensure proper execution and delivery of the company’s products and projects. The Supervisor will manage recruitment, development, engagement and retention, and succession planning within their team. In addition, the incumbent will support the Software Department Manager in other aspects of departmental activities such as technological roadmap development, continuous improvement, modernization of engineering practices, and customer satisfaction.

They will support the adoption of next-generation engineering tools, techniques, and procedures to increase competitiveness in their discipline area. Monitors and manages overall employee performance, conducts annual performance appraisals and sets individual objectives.



Provides staffing expertise to support the demand of Programs, R&D;, and Business Development.

Ensures group competency remains abreast of state of the art techniques in the respective engineering/manufacturing / support service disciplines. Ensures staff works in an environment fostering innovation and evolution to maximize their satisfaction within the constraints of the business, supporting career planning, providing regular feedbacks and celebrating successes. Identifies and manages resource conflicts between all programs for flight or development activities as appropriate to the department.

Supports coordination of capital planning for the department.

Technical overview: Participates in or leads Technical Overview Board (TOB) meetings. Participates in or leads technical troubleshooting and problem solving. Provides expert support to MRBs and customer enquiries where needed.

Process development, maintenance and application: Ensures proper application and adherence to overall company policies and processes by staff in the department. Supports development and maintenance of departmental specific policies, processes, work instructions and standards and ensures they are available to, and followed by staff. Proposes and leads new initiatives, or participates in initiatives for business process improvement (BPI) to improve departmental or global efficiency.





Front End of The Business: Makes recommendations to the product development organisation for new products and R&D; initiatives in line with the company’s strategic direction. Supports and coordinates patent applications in conjunction with the product development organisation. leading proposals at the front end of the business, managing small projects or parts thereof, providing support to subcontract management, participating in collective agreement negotiations. Work experience requirements Experience in resource management, negotiations, risk management techniques and financial reporting.

Good communicator in French and English (written and spoken). (Contact with customers outside Quebec and head office managers in Ontario). Minimum 5 years experience in the field of software engineering Engineering or similar degree in an appropriate discipline, Bachelors or higher #Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the SECRET status level II , and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) . Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) .

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. extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision perks, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

📌 Software Development Lead / Chef de développement logiciel (Quebec City)
🏢 MDA Space
📍 Quebec City