Database Architect / Infrastructure Engineer

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 3,800 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

The Software Department at MDA Space is currently seeking a Database Architect / Infrastructure Engineer /MTS (Member of Technical Staff) on our Robotics & Space Operations team at our Brampton office.

Database Architect / Infrastructure Engineer , you will be instrumental in using your skill and experience to design, implement, maintain custom, on-prem databases to process structured and unstructured data.

With 40 years of operational experience and proven performance on the iconic Canadarm programs including Space Shuttle and International Space Station robotics and operations support, our Robotics & Space Operations team has 100% mission success in making space dreams come true.

Job Responsibilities

As part of a team:

• Review Database System Requirements and System Verifications documented by the System Engineers
• Understand and assess design issues, determine appropriate resolutions, and work with the team to address them.
• Continuously improve system reliability, performance, and capacity through proactive monitoring, automation, and optimization
• Develop and maintain internal build pipelines and necessary extensions, ensuring compliance and long-term maintainability
• Profile, benchmark, and troubleshoot performance issues at scale to identify architectural and operational bottlenecks
• Deep dive into Ceph and Couchbase code and architecture to optimize performance and scalability for production workloads

Required Skills/Experience

• System Design Experience: 4+ years of experience in system design or architecture, including reliability and scaling of new and existing system.
• Sysadmin/SRE Experience: 1+ years of experience in operationally responsible for production environment database clusters.
• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Beneficial Skills/Experience

• On-prem data centre: Experience working with on-prem infrastructure as sysadmin or site reliability engineer (SRE) in data centre.
• Ceph & Rook: Hands-on experience managing Ceph storage solution using Rook.
• SQL database: Hands-on experience managing SQL databases under Kubernetes environment.
• System Programming: Strong fundamentals in system programming with proficiency in C# or equivalent languages.
• CI/CD: Strong fundamentals in infrastructure automation tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, and Jenkins.
• Networking & Security: Strong fundamentals in infrastructure networking and security standards such as NIST 800-53.

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 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.