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MDA Space

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A trusted mission partner to the global space industry.

Brampton, Ontario

Defense and Space Manufacturing
1,001–5,000 people

About

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA; NYSE:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global defence and 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 global MDA Space team of more than 4,000 space experts 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 that's 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, we'll take you there. For more information, visit mda.space. MDA Space (TSX : MDA; NYSE : MDA) est un partenaire de mission de confiance de l’industrie spatiale mondiale qui crée l’espace entre ce qui est prouvé et ce qui est possible. À titre de pionnier de la robotique, des systèmes satellitaires et du renseignement géospatial, avec une histoire de 55 ans de premières mondiales et de plus de 450 missions, MDA Space est un chef de file mondial dans les domaines des satellites de communication, de l’observation de la Terre et de l’espace, ainsi que de l’infrastructure et l’exploration spatiale. L’équipe de MDA Space, qui compte plus de 4 000 experts de l’espace au Canada, aux États-Unis et au Royaume-Uni, possède les connaissances et le savoir-faire nécessaires pour transformer la vision audacieuse du client en une mission réalisable, grâce à une combinaison unique d’expérience, d’excellence technique et d’émerveillement qui fait partie de notre ADN depuis le premier jour. Pour ceux qui rêvent grand et repoussent les limites sur terre et dans les étoiles afin de changer le monde pour le meilleur, nous vous y emmènerons. Veuillez consulter le site Web mda.space.

Open positions

Full Stack Developer

On-site · Brampton

Lead the design, development, and testing of ground control software, simulators, and test tools for space robotics systems. Mentor junior team members and collaborate with management to establish coding standards and development processes.

Embedded Software Engineer/MTS

On-site · Brampton

The role involves designing, implementing, and testing safety-critical, real-time embedded flight software while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams. Additionally, the engineer will mentor junior team members and contribute to the establishment of coding and process standards.

DevOps Engineer/MTS

On-site · Brampton

You will build and maintain standardized build, test, and deployment environments to accelerate software delivery. You will also collaborate with engineering teams to enforce coding standards and automate software development processes.

Junior Software Engineer/MTS

On-site · Brampton

The Junior Software Engineer will design, implement, and test safety-critical software solutions for space robotics under the guidance of senior engineers. Responsibilities include creating unit tests, documenting designs, participating in code reviews, and supporting hardware/software integration.

Spacecraft EMC Systems Engineer

On-site · Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue

The Spacecraft EMC Systems Engineer will own the EMC concept, analysis, verification, and mitigation for satellite programs while driving architecture decisions. They will lead cross-disciplinary teams to ensure all electrical subsystems are electrically clean, reliable, and launch-ready.

Engineering Student - DevOps - Winter 2027

On-site · Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue

The successful candidate will support continuous improvement of delivery pipelines and automate development activities for embedded systems. They will also manage engineering tools, perform system administration, and maintain Infrastructure as Code templates.

Systems Engineer, Spacecraft Electrical

Hybrid · Richmond

You will contribute to the definition, design, prototyping, integration, and verification of spacecraft electrical systems across multiple satellite programs. Responsibilities include developing electrical requirements, performing system-level modeling, and coordinating cross-disciplinary teams to ensure mission performance.

Staff Systems Engineer, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Missions

Hybrid · Richmond

The Staff Systems Engineer provides end-to-end oversight of SAR space mission engineering activities throughout the full lifecycle. They are responsible for defining mission specifications, leading technical solutioning, and managing mission-level technical risks and trade-off studies.

Systems Engineer – Satellite Ground Segment

On-site · Richmond

The Systems Engineer will work within a multi-disciplinary team to develop and deliver engineering solutions for satellite control, imagery downlink, and data processing. Responsibilities include translating requirements into technical designs, performing trade-off studies, and supporting the full project lifecycle from planning to verification.

Intermediate DevOps Specialist

On-site · Longueuil

Design and implement automated CI/CD pipelines to support the deployment and operation of software systems for the CHORUS satellite mission. Collaborate with security and development teams to integrate code quality tools and infrastructure-as-code for AWS environments.

Software Engineer – Ground Systems / Operations

Hybrid · Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville

Develop, integrate, test, and maintain ground system applications and user interfaces for satellite operations. Provide Level 3 support and maintain the development environment, including databases and file transfers.

Systems Engineer, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Payload

Hybrid · Richmond

The role involves owning the definition, design, integration, and verification of SAR payload subsystems for earth observation satellites. The engineer will act as the primary technical interface with customers and multidisciplinary teams throughout the program life cycle.

Deskside Support IT Analyst - 1 year contract

On-site · Richmond

Provide Tier 2 deskside technical support for hardware, software, and peripherals to all company staff. Manage incidents and service requests via corporate tools while maintaining technical documentation and system stability.

Sr Mission Systems Engineer

On-site · Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue

The Senior Mission Systems Engineer will lead mission design trade-offs, develop system requirements, and oversee the full satellite mission life cycle. They are responsible for technical oversight, verification and validation activities, and mentoring the mission technical team.

Senior C++ Flight Software Engineer VxWorks

On-site · Brampton

Lead the design, implementation, and testing of safety-critical, real-time flight software solutions. Mentor junior team members and collaborate with management to establish coding and process standards.

Flight Software Systems Engineer

On-site · Richmond

The role involves defining mission requirements and overseeing the development and integration of flight software for satellite constellations. Responsibilities include performing technical trade-off studies, creating engineering documentation, and conducting formal acceptance testing of software and hardware.

Satellite Bus Systems Engineer

On-site · Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue

The Satellite Bus Systems Engineer will design and oversee the integration of platform subsystems including structural, thermal, power, and attitude control for remote sensing and communications satellites. This role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, managing technical requirements, and providing on-orbit support during mission operations.

Satellite TT&C/PDT Systems Engineer

On-site · Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue

The Systems Engineer will design, integrate, and verify TT&C/PDT subsystems for remote sensing and communications satellites. They will also provide operational support, manage technical requirements, and coordinate across cross-functional teams throughout the satellite lifecycle.

Satellite & Payload Verification, Validation & Integration Systems Engineer

On-site · Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue

The engineer will lead the end-to-end verification, validation, and integration of satellite and payload hardware and software throughout the full lifecycle. They will coordinate cross-disciplinary teams, develop test strategies, and ensure all system requirements are met and traceable before launch and during on-orbit operations.

Satellite Flight Software (FSW) Systems Engineer

On-site · Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue

The Satellite Flight Software Systems Engineer will define and lead the architecture, design, and implementation of embedded flight software and FDIR for satellite programs. They will also coordinate across cross-functional teams, mentor junior staff, and support integration and verification processes.