Engineering Student - Systems - Fall 2026

MDA Space; Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Flexible drug plans

Dental and vision benefits

Disability income protection

Life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Employee and family assistance program

Job summary

MDA Space in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue is seeking an Engineering Student to join the Satellite Systems and Payloads department for a 4-month mandate commencing in September 2026.

The role entails engaging in advanced digital payload architecture design, performance analysis, and the preparation of reports for customers. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with strong skills in modeling and development tools.

Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Three years of study completed.
• Good academic performance (GPA above 3.0/4.0).

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design of advanced digital payload architecture.
• Develop tools and computer models for performance analysis.
• Define requirements and support R&D activities.
• Prepare performance reports and presentations.

Skills

Modeling of RF circuits or subsystems

Resourcefulness

Willingness to learn

Dynamic personality

Sense of initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physical Measurements or equivalent

Tools

Matlab

Simulink

Pathwave (SystemVue)

Python

C

C++

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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 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. For more information, visit www.mda.space.

We’re on the hunt for a motivated and talented Engineering Student in our Satellite Systems and Payloads department at our Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue office. This is a 4 month mandate (with a possibility of 8 months) starting in September 2026.

Responsibilities

• The candidate will participate in the design of advanced digital payload architecture for satellite constellation systems.
• The development of tools and computer models for performance analysis of our communication payloads for NGSO missions.
• Requirements definition, project implementation, test phases, and R&D activities in support of payload design process improvement.
• As a member of the Systems Engineering team, the student will also be able to participate in the preparation of performance reports and presentations to various customers.

Experience and Skills Required

• Interested candidates should be working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physical Measurements or equivalent with three (3) years completed.
• Modeling of RF circuits or subsystems on Matlab, Simulink, Pathwave (SystemVue), etc.
• Resourcefulness.
• Dynamic.
• Willingness to learn.li>
• Sense of initiative.

Desirable Skills

• Demonstrated academic performance (good GPA above 3.0/4.0).
• Some experience with Python, C, C++ would be an asset.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Comments and Special Considerations

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the SECRET status level II and at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

We are a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people. We are constantly looking for others to join TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem‑solving.

An equal‑opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive healthcare including extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans, and an employee and family assistance program.

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.