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Junior Member of Technical Staff (Engineer), Software Developer

Expired
  • Richmond, BC
  • On-site
  • Posted Aug 27, 2026
  • 1 position

$65,600–$90,200 / year

Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

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This position at 49North is no longer accepting applications. The original posting remains below for reference.

Expired Sep 16, 2026

Original job posting

Develop, test, and deploy high-quality software solutions for aeronautical charting and encoding systems. Collaborate with a team to troubleshoot complex problems and create internal tools within a continuous integration environment.

Job details

ABOUT 49North 49North is a Canadian defence company delivering secure, multi-domain C4ISR capabilities that provide decision advantage in complex and contested environments. A wholly-owned subsidiary of MDA Space, building on more than five decades of trusted Canadian defence delivery, 49North operates as a sovereign Canadian provider of mission-critical C4ISR systems, bringing disciplined prime-contractor execution to defence and security programs. Visit 49North | An MDA Space Company [https://49northdefence.com/]. 49North is rooted in the execution of large, complex, and mission-critical programs developed within 49NORTH. This legacy reflects a record of delivery where engineering rigour, operational reliability, and national trust are non-negotiable. 49North Defence strengthens Canada’s sovereign defence capability by delivering integrated mission systems and multi-domain C4ISR integration, enabling trusted Canadian and coalition operations, assured interoperability, and sustained readiness. Role: Jr Software Developer Job description As a Software Developer with the Automated Charting and Encoding (ACE) program, you will make worldwide flight safer by improving the world’s leading data-driven aeronautical charting and encoding system. You will solve complex problems through hard work, a passion for quality, an inquisitive mind, a team-first approach and an innovative edge. A diverse team of domain experts and software professionals will support you. Job description: * * Create engineering solutions to achieve the mission of our customers * Follow industry and corporate quality standards and best practices * Plan work, provide effort estimates, and drive your work to completion * Design, code, test, integrate, deploy, debug and document high quality software * Troubleshoot problems in a fast-paced, continuous integration environment * Work from requirements to develop or modify very large complex software applications * Create internal tools to support team members and automated test Requirements: * * Programming experience in an object-oriented language * Knowledge of object-oriented (OOP) design patterns * Experience with Perl, JavaScript and/or TypeScript is desirable * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Ability to solve complex problems within budget and on schedule * A University degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or other relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience * Previous experience in the Aviation domain and Aircraft navigation concepts and systems is not required—but a keen interest in learning about it, is We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join 49North to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward. Comments/Special Considerations: Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the secret level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR. Benefits statement: 49North provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of 49North, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program. Equal opportunity statement: 49North is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us. Accommodations 49North is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. THE COMPENSATION RANGE FOR THIS POSITION IS $65,600.00 - $90,200 ANNUALLY. THE SPECIFIC COMPENSATION OFFERED WILL BE BASED ON THE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE. #IND #LI-GD1

What you’ll do

Develop, test, and deploy high-quality software solutions for aeronautical charting and encoding systems. Collaborate with a team to troubleshoot complex problems and create internal tools within a continuous integration environment.

Requirements

Requires a university degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field. Candidates must have experience with object-oriented programming and the ability to obtain secret-level security clearance.

Benefits

• Extended healthcare • Flexible drug plans • Dental benefits • Vision benefits • Disability income protection • Life insurance • Group retirement savings plans • Employee and family assistance program

Listed skills

  • Technical Documentation · Preferred
  • CI/CD · Preferred
  • Problem solving · Preferred
  • JavaScript · Preferred
  • TypeScript · Preferred
  • Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Object-oriented programming
  • OOP design patterns
  • Perl
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Software development
  • Debugging
  • Software testing
  • Continuous integration
  • Technical documentation
  • Problem solving
  • Communication skills
  • Aeronautical charting
  • Encoding systems
  • Intellectual Curiosity
  • Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP)
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • JavaScript (Programming Language)
  • Aviation
  • Test Automation
  • Communication
  • Computer Science
  • Continuous Integration
  • Software Design Patterns
  • Perl (Programming Language)
  • Innovation
  • Interoperability
  • Problem Solving
  • Mathematics
  • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
  • Operations
  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Security Clearance
  • Command Control Communications Computers Intelligence Surveillance And Reconnaissance (C4ISR)
  • Disability Income

Job areas

  • Software
  • Engineering
  • Technology
  • Security & Safety
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Member of Technical Staff - Software Engineer
  • Software Developer / Engineer
  • Software Developers

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