MDA Reviews

Pros

Great working environment, getting exposure to a "new to me" programming language. The project has some challenges, just the stuff you'd expect at a larger, security-conscious company. I get to work with a great team of people, and have a good manager. We have good rapport all around, and help solve each other's problems. The project itself also provides some good challenges.

Cons

Just some of the security hurdles as mentioned above. We have ways of working within the limits, so it just means a bit of extra effort.

Pros

Interesting work. Exceptional managers; they're supportive and encourage personal and professional growth, and try to place you not only where you perform best but also where you want to be. Flexible work environment (office hours, telecommuting, etc). Smart people, many of mentor type quality in the senior ranks. Honest attempts to utilize modern technology and software development practices where possible. Plenty of...

Cons

Morale seems occasionally low, but that is expected with change

Pros

Alot of good people, flexible schedule.

Cons

Long hours and bad cafe food.

Advice to Management

Stronger interviewing process

Pros

Reasonable processes and people. Interesting diverse engineering projects

Cons

Depending on your project, may be using old tech and processes. Maxar is bad for morale.

Pros

Great teams of smart, interesting, and dedicated people. Customer focused teams deliver even in really challenging program situations. Fantastic heritage as Canada's space and defense leader. New senior leadership bringing different perspectives and encouraging growth in all areas.

Cons

Lots of change in recent times but teams are adjusting and working hard for the future.

Pros

Interesting work and a variety of travel

Cons

Too much focus on internal politics

Pros

Very interesting job, great benefits

Cons

No Research and development, No carrier advancement

Pros

competitive pay & benefits lots of social activities

Cons

Very specific work to be done