Overview

ABOUT MDA SPACE

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 3,900 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 www.mda.space.

Our Sat Connect IC business unit, a division of our Satellite Systems business is a leading provider of ASICs, software, multibeam electronically steered antennas, and complete systems for communication satellites, as well as ground and airborne terminals. Located in Israel, the UK, Bulgaria, and the US, we are a technology leader in satellite communication.

Job Title

Software Quality Engineer

Ever dreamed of being an astronaut? We can’t help you with that.

But if you want to take part in launching high quality software to space as part of a cutting-edge technology satellite, we challenge you to join us.

MDA Space, a world leader in satellite communications technology, is expanding its presence in the UK and is recruiting a Software Quality Engineer to the satellite payload software team. The team develops our next generation of satellite chipsets targeted at high throughput applications in the satellite payload.

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team developing the software solutions that are driving a revolution in the satellite communications industry.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility over software quality standards in space-related projects
• Define software product assurance strategies
• Assimilate product assurance strategies within the implementation team
• Interact with customers to present the product assurance plans and reports
• Assess adherence of the company’s software to required quality assurance standards (like ECSS-Q-ST-10C, DO-178B, AS9115)
• Develop quality related automated tests and pipelines:

• Resilience Testing
• Functional testing
• Coverage testing
• Static code analysis

Skills and Experience

• Experience in working in a quality standards controlled environment – particularly in unit testing and test coverage;
• Knowledge in software quality / product assurance standards (like ECSS-Q-ST-10C, DO-178B, AS9115, etc.);
• Static analysis tools (CPPCheck, Lint, SonarCube, Helix QAC, etc.);
• Code coverage tools (GCOV, LCOV, LDRA, Vector Cast);
• Integration with CI/CD pipelines (GIT/Jenkins);
• Linux Operating System;
• Testing/QA Best practices, standards etc.
• Issue Management tools like Jira or Redmine
• Embedded system and device testing

Additional Information

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionately 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 Space 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 Space’s leadership in this next golden age.

Comments/Special Considerations

We are required to conduct a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) screening in which we will check your:

• Right to work: To confirm that you are entitled to take up the position as well as check your nationality and immigration status
• Identity: Full ID check
• Criminal records: Basic Disclosure
• Employment history check: Confirmation of past three years of employment (minimum) history/activity
• Reference checks

Benefits

MDA Space 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; private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, pension plan; and an employee assistance program. We also have a Hybrid work model in place, for a better work/life balance.

Equal Opportunity

MDA Space 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.

Accommodations

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.

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