Senior C++ Flight Software Engineer VxWorks

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. The MDA Space team of more than 3400 space experts in Canada the US and the UK 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 thats been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better well take you there.

The Position:
Were on the hunt for a Senior Flight Software Engineer/MTS on our Robotics & Space Operations team at our Brampton office.

As our Senior Flight Software Engineer/MTS you will be instrumental in using your skill and experience as part of a team to design implement maintain and test safety critical real-time flight software solutions that are modular extendable testable and efficient. You will lead difficult and complicated subsystem designs and implementations helping to grow the skills of more junior teammates through mentoring and coaching.

Job Responsibilities:
As part of a team:
Lead designs for safety critical real-time software solutions
Ensure designs are documented and well communicated
Lead and participate in implementation and testing of safety critical real-time software
Review the work of teammates (senior and junior)
Mentor and grow the skills of more junior team members via conversations review of work products explanation of design tradeoffs etc.
Lead estimation efforts for new tasks
Collaborate with other seniors and management on the establishment evolution and enforcement of standards for coding tools/environments processes etc.
Other duties as will be assigned from time to time by management or a team lead

Required Skills/Experience:
Strong knowledge and practical experience with C
Minimum 5 years hands on experience with VxWorks (Windriver)
10 years of developing embedded applications
Proven ability to design and implement safety critical real-time software solutions
System on a chip
Automated testing
Strong written/verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Bachelors degree in software Computer or Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
Highly motivated enthusiastic and a positive thinker

Beneficial Skills/Experience:
Communications interfaces (SPI EtherCAT CANOpen etc.)
Test driven development (TDD ATDD BDD)
Continuous integration/build automation
Arm/Joint/mechatronic/motion control experience.
Familiarity with ARM and/or RISC-V processors and dev environment
flight software/aircraft software (highly beneficial)
Docker/container development

Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the Reliability status level and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and be able to obtain higher clearances.

Benefits Statement:

MDA Space offers competitive compensation and benefits to its employees at all of its locations. As a member of the MDA Space team you and your eligible dependents can enroll in a benefits plan that provides a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including: health care plans supplemental and flexible drug plans dental and vision benefits disability income protection life insurance group retirement savings plans and an employee assistance program and to their family.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and candidates with respect and dignity. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruitment process please let us know.

The compensation range for this position is $110000- $140000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Required Experience:

Senior IC