Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation

Flight Software Engineer for Satellites

📍 Location
montreal (administrative region), qc
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
June 13, 2026

Job Description

Make your mark in aerospace as a Flight Software Engineer for Satellites with MDA, focusing on implementing and validating cutting-edge flight software systems. This position emphasizes collaboration and innovation.
As a Flight Software Engineer, you will support the software life cycle from architecture through testing. You will translate stakeholder requirements into effective software modules while ensuring security and performance. This full-time role involves leading technical efforts and mentoring less experienced staff.
Key Responsibilities:
• Guide integration of FDIR logic into software
• Communicate risk assessments to senior management
• Develop and conduct integration tests and fault-injection
• Contribute to continuous process improvements
• Analyze on-orbit telemetry and update software as needed
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
• Over 10 years dealing with LEO/MEO/GEO missions
• Experience with MIL-15...

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