Engineering Student - Power EGSE - Winter 2027

Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

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Accommodations during recruitment

Job summary

MDA Space is seeking an Engineering Student for a 4-month mandate (potentially 8 months) starting January 2027 at Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to develop spacecraft electronics, DC power supplies, and regulator circuitry using PCB technology.

Responsibilities include design of test stations, PCB creation, and simulations with LTSpice/PSpice, plus documentation and manufacturing support. CGP clearances are required.

Qualifications

• Candidates should demonstrate some electronic design activity; academic work is acceptable and willingness to learn.
• Strong teamwork capabilities and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Design of test stations and test equipment for power converters.
• Preparation of conceptual drawings.
• Design simulations (LTSpice or PSpice).
• Creation of electrical diagrams and PCBs.
• Material lists and assembly drawings.
• Manufacturing support for electrical assembly and testing activities.
• Support for test documentation such as writing test procedures and user manuals.

Skills

Electronic design

Teamwork

Education

Engineering student

Tools

LTSpice

PSpice

Job description

Job Category: Engineering

Full-Time

Locations

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Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC H9X3R2, CAN

Description

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 EGSE and Test Data Processing department at our Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue office. This is a 4 months 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 collaborate with a multi-disciplinary engineering team to develop state-of-the-art spacecraft electronic equipment, DC power supplies and associated regulator circuitry using PCB technology. Contribute into the designs while supporting documentation such as some analysis, parts lists, schematics, assembly drawings and test procedures.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be involved with the design team regarding various related tasks such as:

• Design of test stations and test quipment for power converters;
• Preparation of conceptual drawings;
• Design simulations (LTSpice or PSpice);
• Creation of electrical diagrams and PCBs;
• Material lists and assembly drawings;
• Manufacturing support for electrical assembly and testing activities.
• Support for test documentation such as writing test procedures, user manuals and other test-related documents

Experience and skills required:

• Candidates should demonstrate some electronic design activity, academic only is fine and a willingness to learn;
• Strong teamwork capabilities, along with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently.

Comments/Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain 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.