Engineering Student - Software - Winter 2026

MDA; Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading space technology company in Quebec seeks a motivated Software Engineering Student for a 4-month internship in their Montreal office. You'll engage in software life cycle stages, from automation testing for satellite electronics to code verification in an agile team. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science, have experience with Python, and show a desire to learn. This opportunity promises growth in a pioneering field.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be working towards a Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science with three years completed.
• Some experience with Python, C, C++ is required.
• Resourceful and eager to learn with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Implement automation test software under Windows for satellite electronics testing.
• Write test cases from requirements.
• Work in an agile development environment.
• Participate in embedded development.

Skills

Python

C

C++

Resourcefulness

Willingness to learn

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, computer) or computer science

Tools

Embedded systems (RPi, Arduino)

GIT

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Overview

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) 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 MDA Space team of more than 3,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK 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.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

Position

We are on the hunt for a motivated and talented Software Engineering Student in our Software engineering department at our Montreal office. This is a 4-month internship (with a possibility of 8 months) 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 collaborate with a team in charge of designing electronic flight and test systems. The student will participate in the software life cycle stages such as code verification and validation, integration or tests.

As our Software Engineering Student, you will:

Responsibilities

• Implement automation test software under windows for satellite electronics testing;
• Write test cases from requirements;
• Work in an agile development environment;
• Participate in embedded development.

Qualifications

Experience and skills required :

Interested candidates should be working towards a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, computer) or computer science with three (3) years completed.

• Some experience with Python, C, C++;
• Resourceful;
• Desire to learn;
• Shows initiative.

Desirable skills

• Experience with embedded systems such as RPi, Arduino;
• Experience with GIT, JIRA, Confluence;
• Related work or hobby/club experience.

Please upload a copy of both your Resume and your Transcript when you apply.

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) 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.