Engineering Student - Systems - Winter 2027

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 4,000 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.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

We’re on the hunt for a motivated and talented Engineering Student in our Satellite Systems and Payloads department at our Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue office. This is a 4 month mandate (with a possibility of 8 months) starting in January 2027.

Overall the successful candidate would be treated similar to a new graduate joining our company, where tasks will be assigned relative to the level of schooling and experience achieved to date.

The successful candidate will join the Systems Engineering team on one or two projects. The candidate will work in a project environment with schedules and budgets and under the supervision of an experienced engineer.

As our Engineering Student, you will:

Responsibilities :

• The candidate will participate in the design of the satellite architecture or its subsystems (including advanced payloads) for telecommunications or Earth observation satellite systems;
• The development of tools and computer models for performance analysis of our embedded systems;
• Requirements definition, project implementation, test phases, and R&D activities in support of payload design process improvement of the various subsystems;
• As a member of the Systems Engineering team, the student will also be able to participate in the preparation of performance reports and presentations to various customers.

Experience and skills required :

Interested candidates should be working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mechatronics or Systems Engineering with three (3) years completed.

• Modeling of electrical and/or RF circuits or subsystems on Matlab, Simulink, Pathwave (SystemVue), etc.;
• Resourcefulness;
• Dynamic and rigourous;
• Willingness to learn;
• Sense of initiative.

Desirable skills :

• Demonstrated academic performance (good GPA [above 3.0/4.0]);
• Some experience with Python, C, C++ would be an asset;
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint;

Please upload a copy of both your Resume and your Transcript when you apply.

Comments/Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

MDA 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.