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Role: The embedded software developer is part of an agile development team and is responsible for the architecture, implementation, and documentation of complex flight software modules for various space applications, including communications and satellites.

Responsibilities:

Work with an agile team as a technical lead

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (systems, digital, RF) on the architecture and design of software for payload or satellite platform systems

Support flight code integration and testing within flight units

Refine software requirements for your team or external suppliers

Draft documentation required throughout the software life cycle

Interact with clients and participate in proposals for new projects

Act as a liaison between suppliers, the systems team, and the software team for embedded software issues related to payload/platform systems





Ensure the consistency of interface design at the software level between different satellite subsystems

Act as a leader in continuous improvement initiatives

Implement embedded software (flight code)

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering or equivalent

Minimum of 5 years of experience in embedded software development

Experience in networking and communication protocols necessary

Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)

Programming in C, C++, Python

Leadership in an agile environment

Experience in supplier and subcontract management

Experience with satellite platform subsystems (CDH, propulsion, navigation, power management, etc.)

Experience with software integration of satellite payload/platform subsystems

Experience working with complex SoCs

Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)

Experience with version control systems such as GIT

Very good communication in English or French

Strong interpersonal skills

Disciplined and resourceful

Desirable Criteria:

Knowledge of satellite communication standards such as DVB-S2X

Experience in RF systems

Knowledge of CCSDS, MIL-STD-1553

Knowledge of protocols such as CAN bus and SpaceWire

Experience with Visual Studio or Eclipse

Experience with JIRA and Confluence

Experience with VectorCast

Experience in embedded Linux





Experience with formal software development (requirements, design, testing).

Comments/Special Considerations: Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the reliability status level and successfully complete the security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

We are a dream team of passionate, collaborative, and driven people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to spark new, innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us to improve life on and above Earth. If you are excited about expanding our place in space and wish to inspire the next generation, we will lead you there.

We have entered a current era of exploration and development, and MDA invites anyone who wants to jump in and be a part of it. As an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, integrity, and collaboration, we are committed to strengthening MDA and Canada's leadership in this new chapter.

MDA offers competitive compensation and benefits to employees across all locations.

As a member of the MDA team, you and your eligible dependents can enroll in a comprehensive benefits plan that provides a high level of protection through competitive health care, including:

Supplemental health care and flexible drug plans

Dental and vision care benefits

Disability income protection

Life insurance

Group retirement savings plans

Employee and family assistance plan

MDA Ltd. is proud to provide accommodation during the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please indicate so in your application or cover letter, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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📌 Embedded Software Developer - Architect (Montreal)
🏢 MDA
📍 Montreal