MDA
MDA
Connecting the world through advanced satellite technology
About MDA
MDA develops satellite systems and software, focusing on communications and Earth observation from its headquarters in Canada. Its products include the RADARSAT series of satellites, which provide critical data for environmental monitoring and disaster management. Engineering at MDA encompasses software development for satellite flight systems, signal processing, and data analytics. The team addresses challenges in real-time data transmission and satellite operations, with a commitment to delivering reliable solutions for global connectivity. Specific details about headcount or additional product lines are not publicly available.
Current Job Openings
3 jobsAll MDA Job Openings
-
Satellite Flight Software Systems Engineer
@ MDA
📍Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Canada 🇨🇦📊 junior⏱︎ full-timeCCSDS ECSS PUSView Satellite Flight Software Systems Engineer -
Senior Embedded Software Architect
@ MDA
📍Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Canada 🇨🇦📊 senior⏱︎ full-timeC++ RTOS SoCView Senior Embedded Software Architect -
Embedded Development Team Lead – Board Support Package
@ MDA
📍Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Canada 🇨🇦📊 senior⏱︎ full-timeC++ Python LinuxView Embedded Development Team Lead – Board Support Package -
Expired
Embedded Artificial Intelligence Architect
@ MDA
📍Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Canada 🇨🇦📊 senior⏱︎ full-timeAI ML PythonView Embedded Artificial Intelligence ArchitectView details -
Expired
Satellite Flight Software Systems Engineer
@ MDA
📍Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Canada 🇨🇦📊 senior⏱︎ full-timeCCSDS ECSS PUSView Satellite Flight Software Systems EngineerView details
No jobs match your filters
Try adjusting your search criteria
Companies hiring in similar tech domains
MDA Space
25 openings
North Vector Dynamics
4 openings
Orqa FPV
10 openings
Skyroot Aerospace
3 openings
DroneShield
13 openings
Axon
44 openings
MDA Job Alerts
Get notified about new MDA openings and similar opportunities in embedded systems
About MDA
MDA develops satellite systems and software, focusing on communications and Earth observation from its headquarters in Canada. Its products include the RADARSAT series of satellites, which provide critical data for environmental monitoring and disaster management. Engineering at MDA encompasses software development for satellite flight systems, signal processing, and data analytics. The team addresses challenges in real-time data transmission and satellite operations, with a commitment to delivering reliable solutions for global connectivity. Specific details about headcount or additional product lines are not publicly available.
MDA Career Opportunities
MDA currently has 3 active embedded systems positions in 1 location. All positions are on-site, typical for hardware-focused roles requiring lab access and equipment. Recognized as a top-tier employer (85.0/100), MDA offers competitive compensation and strong career development paths in embedded engineering.
MDA Hiring Trends
* Data represents job posting activity over the past 6 months: Jan 2026 through Jun 2026
Hiring momentum at MDA is currently increasing, with 3
openings posted this month compared to 1 last month.
This upward trend often signals product development acceleration, team scaling, or new project initiatives.
Over the past 6 months, MDA averaged 0.8 job postings per month,
with peak hiring in Jun 2026 (3 openings).
For embedded systems roles, hiring activity typically correlates with product development cycles,
especially for firmware teams during pre-production phases and hardware engineers during prototyping.
📈 +200% growth
Consistent hiring velocity
Jun 2026
Required Skills at MDA
C++ is the most in-demand skill at MDA,
appearing in 60% of all job listings (past and present).
This skill is important but not universal, indicating diverse technical needs across different product lines or teams.
MDA's technology stack spans 15 distinct skills and tools,
reflecting the multifaceted nature of embedded systems development.
The broad technical diversity (15 technologies) suggests work on complex,
multi-domain projects requiring both hardware and software expertise.
Engineers joining MDA should combine depth in key areas with adaptability. Firmware development expertise is critical, especially for engineers skilled in bare-metal programming, RTOS development, and optimizing code for resource-constrained systems. Candidates with adjacent skills (version control, testing frameworks, communication protocols) typically advance faster by contributing across the development lifecycle.
Engineering Roles at MDA
MDA's primary hiring focus is Embedded Software Engineer with
2 open positions. High-volume recruitment for a single role type typically indicates
either a growing team building similar capabilities or a newly formed department scaling rapidly.
Multiple openings in the same discipline create advantages for new hires:
stronger peer support networks, established onboarding processes, and clearer career progression paths
as the team matures. Engineers often find collaborative environments more conducive to professional growth.
Experience level distribution: 67% of openings target senior-level engineers.
Where MDA is Hiring
MDA's engineering operations are concentrated in a single country across 1 location. A single-location focus enables tight team collaboration and simplified operations, particularly valuable for hardware-intensive development requiring shared lab facilities.
Companies Similar to MDA
These employers share technical focus areas with MDA and are actively hiring embedded engineers. Exploring multiple companies helps candidates understand market compensation, compare technical challenges, and identify the best cultural and technical fit for their career goals.
Create Job Alert for MDA 📬
Get instant updates when MDA posts new embedded systems positions.
Free forever • No credit card • 2000+ engineers signed up