Engineer, Automation and test data infrastructure

About MDA Space:

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.

Role: 

We are looking for an Automation and Test Data Infrastructure Engineer to join our Satellite Systems team in our Montreal office.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and integrate test data automation solutions to support high-volume production of flight hardware.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to establish automation requirements and implement a solution adapted to the volumes and advanced processing of test data.
• Technical leadership for the development, commissioning, support and continuous improvement of automated test data analysis.
• Change management in approach to automated test data management with manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Understanding the needs of internal customers to democratize access to data and trends.

Experience and skills required:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, software engineering or equivalent;
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a field related to software development 
• Advanced knowledge of Python and data infrastructure
• Knowledge of SQL or other databases
• Ability to understand complex software requirements
• Experience with GIT, Jira and Confluence
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team, with strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Assets:

• Knowledge of functional testing of automated systems, ideally in RF, telecommunications or high-speed digital technology
• University training in data science
• Knowledge of Databricks
• Bilingual (French / English)

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. 

Benefits statement:

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.

Equal opportunity statement:

MDA Space 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.