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Junior Software Engineer/MTS

Brampton, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 4, 2026
1 position

$70,000–$78,000 / year

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

Job summary

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.

Job details

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 3,000 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 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. The Position As a Junior Software Engineer/MTS, you would be part of a highly talented team to design, implement, maintain, and test safety critical, software solutions. You will have the opportunity to learn from highly experienced Software Engineers to develop modular, efficient, and robust Software that are/will be part of our robotics solutions for space applications. Job Responsibilities: As part of a team: * Under the direction of a senior engineer, implement software to satisfy design/requirements. * Create and execute unit tests ensuring proper coverage. * Ensure code meets our internal coding standards. * Document the design, code, and tests. * Participate in peer code reviews. * Participate in review meetings with customer. (maybe for Intermediate) * Support hardware/software integration tests. * Participate in field trials and demos as needed. * Other duties as will be assigned from time to time by management or a team lead. Required Skills/Experience: * Strong programming knowledge in on or more of the following languages: C/C++, python, C#, Java, Rust or another Object-Oriented language. * Software Configuration Management tools (preferably Git) * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline. * 0-2 years of relevant experience * Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and a positive thinker * Strong written/verbal communication skills * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Beneficial Skills/Experience: * Processor and memory architectures * Communications interfaces (SPI, EtherCAT, CANOpen, TTE, etc.) * Unit testing * Working with robotics * Strong academic record Comments/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 ITAR. We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there. We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age. MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, 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. MDA 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. Salary: The compensation range for this position is $70,000 - $78,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate

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Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline with 0-2 years of experience. Strong programming proficiency in languages such as C/C++, Python, or Java and the ability to obtain security clearance are required.