Senior C++ Flight Software Engineer VxWorks

MDA•Brampton, ON

23d•CA$110,000 - CA$140,000•Onsite

About The Position

MDA Space is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer/MTS to join their Robotics & Space Operations team in Brampton. This role is instrumental in designing, implementing, maintaining, and testing safety-critical, real-time flight software solutions. The engineer will lead complex subsystem designs, mentor junior teammates, and contribute to the establishment and enforcement of coding standards. MDA Space is a global leader in satellite systems and space exploration with a 55-year history of innovation.

Requirements

Strong knowledge and practical experience with C++
Minimum 5 years’ hands on experience with VxWorks (Windriver)
10+ years of developing embedded applications
Proven ability to design and implement safety critical real-time software solutions
System on a chip
Automated testing
Strong written/verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Bachelor’s degree in software, Computer, or Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and a positive thinker

Nice To Haves

Communications interfaces (SPI, EtherCAT, CANOpen, etc.)
Test driven development (TDD, ATDD, BDD)
Continuous integration/build automation
Arm/Joint/mechatronic/motion control experience.
Familiarity with ARM and/or RISC-V processors and dev environment
flight software/aircraft software (highly beneficial)
Docker/container development

Responsibilities

Lead designs for safety critical, real-time software solutions
Ensure designs are documented and well communicated
Lead and participate in implementation and testing of safety critical, real-time software
Review the work of teammates (senior and junior)
Mentor and grow the skills of more junior team members via conversations, review of work products, explanation of design tradeoffs, etc.
Lead estimation efforts for new tasks
Collaborate with other seniors and management on the establishment, evolution, and enforcement of standards for coding, tools/environments, processes, etc.
Other duties as will be assigned from time to time by management or a team lead