Lead Flight Software Engineer C++ VxWorks

MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Inc. • brampton, Canada

Location brampton, peel region
Job Type Full-time
Posted May 26, 2026

Role Description

Elevate your career at MDA Space as a Lead Flight Software Engineer with expertise in C++ and VxWorks. This hybrid position focuses on creating safety-critical flight software.
Taking a leadership role on the Robotics & Space Operations team, you will drive subsystem design and implementation while fostering the growth of junior engineers through mentorship. Based in Brampton, Ontario, this is your chance to shape the future of space technology with a trusted global leader.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design safety-critical, real-time flight software solutions
• Document and communicate design processes clearly
• Oversee the implementation and testing phases
• Review and enhance work quality from team members
• Mentor junior engineers and guide best practices
Requirements:
• Over 10 years of embedded application development
• Minimum of 5 years working with VxWorks
• Strong proficiency in C++ programming
• Proven skills in designing safety-critical syste...

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