Engineering Student, Software (SKA) - Winter 2026

MDA; Richmond; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading space technology firm is seeking an Engineering Student in Geointelligence for an 8-month term starting January 2026 in Richmond. The successful candidate will work on the Square Kilometre Array radio telescope project, developing Python tools and collaborating with global teams. Applicants should be pursuing a degree in Computing or Engineering Science, with relevant skills in Python, Linux, and strong communication abilities. The hourly pay is set between $24 to $27.

Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor's degree in Computing or Engineering Science with three years completed.
• Ability to develop Python tests and tools.
• Experience with software, firmware, and hardware systems integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop Python tests and tools.
• Integrate and test software, firmware, and hardware systems.
• Collaborate with globally distributed teams on the SKA project.

Skills

Python

Linux

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation in a team environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computing or Engineering Science (3 years completed)

Tools

Testing frameworks (e.g., pytest)

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines, DevOps

C++

Job description

Overview

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.

As a member of the Engineering team you may work on our programs such as CHORUS Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Satellite, Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC), Square Kilometer Array (SKA) radio telescope, Aeronautical Navigation products, and Marine Insights products. You will work as part of a technical team to develop new capabilities, enhance existing capabilities and deliver solutions to our customers.

As part of your growth and development we will work with you to establish your development actions alongside regular progress reviews. You are likely to move through various projects to gain the experience and knowledge to progress your career with us.

For those who dream of advancing our space in the Universe and on Earth, we’ll take you there.

Details

We’re on the hunt for a motivated and talented Engineering Student in our Geointelligence department at our Richmond office. This is an 8-month term starting in January 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 be a member of a team developing, integrating, and testing a signal processing system that is part of the international Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope project.

Responsibilities:

• Develop Python tests and tools
• Integrate and test software, firmware, and hardware systems
• Collaborate with a diverse set of globally distributed teams participating in the SKA
• Participate in team improvement activities
• Track work progress and provide status updates via JIRA and daily standups

Experience and skills required:

Interested candidates should be working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Computing or Engineering Science with three (3) years completed.

• Python
• Linux
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Self-motivation in a team environment

Desirable Skills:

• Testing frameworks (e.g., pytest)
• Kubernetes
• CI/CD pipelines, DevOps
• Radio Astronomy (basics)
• C++
• Agile software development
• Software microservice architectures
• Signal processing

Comments/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).

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.

The compensation range for this position is $24 - $27 hourly.