Embedded Linux Software Team Lead

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 3,800 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. With locations in Israel, the UK, and the US, we are a technology leader in satellite communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development of Linux user-space applications and system services
• Develop C/C++ software for system configuration, monitoring, and diagnostics
• Design APIs and services for hardware control and telemetry
• Guide software architecture and technical direction
• Conduct code reviews and design discussions
• Mentor and support a team of 3–4 embedded software engineers
• Coordinate development with platform and hardware teams
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines and development workflows

Technology Stack

Linux, C/C++, Python | Git, CI/CD | gdb, strace, perf | Cursor, Claude Code, Codex

Required Experience

• 8+ years Linux software development
• 3-4 years of formal or informal lead experience
• Strong C/C++ development for Linux user-space
• Linux system programming (POSIX APIs, sockets, multi-threading)
• Experience developing system services or applications on Linux
• Experience leading or mentoring small engineering teams
• Experience managing development workflows and code reviews
• Git workflows and CI/CD environments
• Python or scripting for automation and testing
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (Cursor, Claude Code, Codex)

Preferred Experience

• Embedded Linux environments
• Hardware interaction from user space
• FPGA-based systems
• Telecom or networking equipment platforms

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate 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 Statement

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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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