Intermediate Member of Technical Staff, Software
Job Category: Engineering
Requisition Number: INTEN008174
* Posted: December 11, 2024
* Full-Time
* Hybrid
Locations
Harwell - Didcot
Atlas Centre Building R27
Harwell Campus
Didcot, OXF OX110QX, GBR
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.
Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!
We’re on the hunt for a Int. Software Engineer at our Manchester, Stevenage or Harwell office.
MDA Space's international footprint in the UK creates opportunities to work with some of the most exciting space industrial players in the country. Our UK team provides support to our European-based customers while specializing in the development of advanced space sensors for exploration missions as well as space-based communication technology.
Responsibilities:
* Product Impact & Scope of Innovation: Responsible for design and development of on-board software and ground test software for our payloads.
* Teamwork: Committed team player who freely and proactively shares knowledge with others.
* Problem Solving: Good analytical skills required to identify root cause issues and develop test cases to make problems visible.
* Planning and Scheduling: Ability to estimate resources for complete end-to-end solutions delivering product-level software to internal and external customers.
* Communication skills: Good documentation and presentation skills are vital for sharing knowledge within the software and to others.
* Other Traits: Flexibility in understanding the need for change due to business re-focus and willingness to travel to other MDA/partner locations to assist in delivery of project objectives.
Minimum Requirements:
* Proven ability to derive software designs from requirements.
* Experience in developing C/C++ for systems using the Linux operating system.
* Experience in developing Python applications and modules.
* Experience of formal development, test, integration and documentation processes and associated industry tool sets, e.g., Git, Jenkins.
* 2-4 years of post-graduate working experience.
* Proven track record of innovation, particularly in bringing modern software technologies, tools and methodologies to improve products and simplify their development.
* Experience in design of high availability and secure software systems.
* Knowledge of wireless telecommunications systems.
* Knowledge and application of Python numerical libraries (e.g., numpy, matplotlib).
* Experience of operating and automating radio frequency test equipment.
* Knowledge of Linux kernel and device drivers.
* Knowledge of electronics hardware related to our products, including phased arrays, processor electronics, etc.
Personal Profile:
* Proven track record in developing quality software.
* Displays a proactive willingness to volunteer for work elements/projects outside job scope where the individual can contribute.
* Identifies, quantifies and flags problems; capable of developing new principles and concepts.
* Executes to schedule on assigned work with attention to detail.
* Clearly communicates work/schedule to the team.
We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.
Comments/Special Considerations:
* We are required to conduct a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) screening in which we will check your right to work, identity, criminal records, employment history, and references.
Benefits statement:
MDA Space provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations, including private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, pension plan, and an employee assistance program.
Equal opportunity statement:
MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.
Accommodations:
MDA Ltd. is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter.
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