Engineering Student - Radiofrequency - Winter 2027

MDA Space; Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue; On-site; CAD 13,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

MDA Space is seeking an Engineering Student to join the RF electronics & antenna engineering team in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue for a 4-month internship, possible extension to 8 months starting January 2027. The role mirrors a new graduate's tasks, scaled to the intern's education and experience.

Responsibilities include contributing to RF unit development for various programs, PCB design, and integration/testing on flight prototypes within a multi-functional team.

Qualifications

• Five semesters of bachelor's degree in electrical engineering completed before the start of the internship.
• Interest and knowledge of radio frequency circuit design and RF components.
• Has good analytical skills.
• Dynamic.
• Desire to learn.
• Sense of initiative would be an asset.
• Related work or extracurricular experiences.

Responsibilities

• Produce equipment used in communication systems for satellites.
• Participate in design and development cycle of RF equipment and test equipment.
• Assist in PCB drawings or schematics creation.
• Support integration and testing on flight prototypes.
• Work on different sections of the same project or different programs as needed.
• Attend project planning and progress team meetings.

Skills

RF circuit design

Analytical skills

Dynamic

Willingness to learn

Initiative

Related experience

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (five semesters completed)

Job 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.

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

The successful candidate’s work scope would be similar to that of 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 participate in the development of RF units for various MDA programs.

Responsibilities

As our Engineering Student, you will:

• We are looking for a dynamic intern to participate in the production of equipment used in communication systems for communication satellites;
• Within a multifunctional team, the candidate will participate in the design and development cycle of radio frequency (RF) equipment and associated test equipment;
• Interns could participate in activities such as designing printed circuit board (PCB) drawings or schematics;
• The student will also be able to support integration and testing on flight prototypes;
• Alternatively, the student could be called upon to work on different sections of the same project, or on different programs;
• The student will attend project planning and progress team meetings.

Experience And Skills Required

• Five semesters of bachelor's degree in electrical engineering completed before the start of the internship;
• Interest and knowledge of radio frequency circuit design and RF components;
• Has good analytical skills
• Dynamic;
• Desire to learn;
• Sense of initiative would be an asset;
• Related work or extracurricular experiences.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint software;
• Demonstrated academic performance (good general average [above 3.30);
• Good verbal and written communication skills ideally both in English and French (Contact with customers outside Quebec).

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) and ITAR.

Equal Opportunity Statement

MDA Ltd. 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.