Engineering Student, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) - Fall 2026

MDA•Richmond, BC

36d•Onsite

About The Position

MDA Space is seeking an Engineering Student for a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) role within their Satellite Systems Engineering Team. This 8-month position, starting in September 2026, involves supporting current and next-generation earth observation satellite missions, building on the RADARSAT program's heritage. The student will work with a world-leading team to develop new capabilities and deliver cutting-edge solutions. Tasks will be assigned relative to the student's level of schooling and experience, similar to a new graduate joining the company.

Requirements

Familiarity with Matlab or similar analysis tools.
Familiarity with MS Excel for engineering analyses.
Familiarity with C, C++, Python or other programming languages.
Experience in scripting and/or programming.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Self-starter with the ability to perform in a dynamic working environment.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Team-friendly attitude and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with mission modelling tools such as AGI’s Systems Tool Kit (STK).
Familiarity with Requirements Management tools such as DOORS, Windchill, etc.
Familiarity with satellite remote sensing or earth observation.
Familiarity with orbital mechanics, satellite communications, spacecraft design and operation considerations.

Responsibilities

Performing technical engineering tasks, such as operational analyses and trade-off studies, to define system design and subsystem details.
Contribute to the development of analytical and algorithmic models in Excel, Matlab, Python, etc. to verify proposed design and de-risk future investment.
Participate in hands-on prototype development involving radar hardware to verify proposed designs and de-risk future investment.
Participate in the development of prototype embedded software and firmware.
Devising solutions for creating and delivering systems and subsystem features.
Participating in integration and testing of sub-system and system level features.