Engineering Student, Systems Engineering – Space Missions - Fall 2026
About The Position
MDA Space is seeking a Systems Engineering Co-op for their Satellite Systems Engineering Team in Richmond. This 8-month role, starting September 2026, involves supporting current and next-generation earth observation satellite missions. The co-op will work as part of a world-leading team to develop new capabilities and deliver cutting-edge solutions to customers, building on the heritage of the RADARSAT program and incorporating innovative technologies and operational concepts. The successful candidate will be treated similarly to a new graduate, with tasks assigned relative to their current level of schooling and experience.
Requirements
- Familiarity with MS Excel for engineering analyses
- Familiarity with MS Office
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to be a self-starter and perform in a dynamic working environment
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Team-friendly attitude and willingness to learn
- Currently enrolled in studies towards a Bachelor's degree or post-graduate degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or other relevant disciplines
Nice To Haves
- Experience in scripting and/or programming
- Familiarity with mission modelling tools such as AGI’s Systems Tool Kit (STK), MATLAB, etc.
- 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
- Working with stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements
- Transforming high level requirements into lower level system and sub-system requirements
- Supporting work planning, cost estimates and proposal writing
- Performing technical engineering tasks, such as operational analyses and trade-off studies, to define system design and subsystem details
- Developing and maintaining various system budgets (uplink, downlink, power, etc)
- Developing and maintaining various system models in Excel, Matlab, Python, SysML etc.
- Developing operations procedures, scripts, tools and other products for on-orbit commissioning and routine operations of the mission
- Conducting spacecraft and mission operations validation testing, as well as mission control exercise and rehearsal activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
