Engineering Student - Systems - Fall 2026

MDA Space•Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC

5h•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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 September 2026. 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.

Requirements

Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physical Measurements or equivalent with three (3) years completed.
Modeling of RF circuits or subsystems on Matlab, Simulink, Pathwave (SystemVue), etc.
Resourcefulness
Dynamic
Willingness to learn
Sense of initiative

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Participate in the design of advanced digital payload architecture for satellite constellation systems
Development of tools and computer models for performance analysis of our communication payloads for NGSO missions
Requirements definition, project implementation, test phases, and R&D activities in support of payload design process improvement
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.