SR. Test Software Developer (Python) - Temporary

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space 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 global MDA Space team of more than 3,800 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  .

Role :

Your initial mandate will require a skillset enabling you to develop test software in Windows, using Python, for the test of various satellite payloads.  

Tasks :

• Creating\Modifying software applications for an EGSE targeting satellite payloads


• Read and understand detailed requirement documents


• Planning work, providing effort estimates and driving your work to completion


• Designing, coding, testing, debugging and documenting high-quality software development applications


• Work in an agile development team using best practices


• Write and modify Python applications


• Preparing documentation and participating in reviews


• Participating in integration, testing and deployment of software applications


• Assisting in troubleshooting problems in a software production environment


• Understand the system under test

Required Qualifications :

• A University degree in Software/Computer Engineering or other relevant disciplines, or an equivalent combination of education and experience


• Minimum 5 years of test software development experience


• Ability to work with an existing code base\framework


• Familiar with multithreading, data sharing, and APIs


• Knowledge of Python and C++


• The ability to understand and work with complex software requirement specifications


• Experience with agile software development


• Good verbal and written communication skills ideally both in English and French (Contact with customers outside Quebec and head office managers in Ontario).

  Preferred Qualifications :

• Exposure to DO-178 standards


• Experience with instrument control, automated system functional testing


• Knowledge of CCSDS, MIL-STD-1553


• Knowledge of protocols such as CAN bus and SpaceWire


• Experience with JIRA and Confluence


• Experience with GIT and Jenkins

**Please note that this is a temporary role for a 12-18 month contract.**

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) .

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.