Intermediate Member of Technical Staff, Software
Job Category: Engineering
Requisition Number: INTEN008174
Posted: December 11, 2024
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid
Location
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.
We’re on the hunt for a Int. Software Engineer at our Manchester, Stevenage or Harwell office.
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. Able to develop test cases to make problems visible and to provide robust solutions to address them.
* 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 such as the validation team.
* Other Traits: Flexibility in understanding the need for change due to business re-focus. 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 software systems.
* Experience in design of 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, aligned with company priority.
* 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 are an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, and we are committed to growing MDA’s leadership in this next golden age.
Comments/Special Considerations:
* We are required to conduct a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) screening.
Benefits statement:
MDA Space provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations.
Equal opportunity statement:
MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion.
Accommodations:
MDA Ltd. is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process.
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