Engineering Student, Systems (Software) Design - Fall 2025

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

Job summary

A leading company in the space industry is seeking an Engineering Student for a 12-16 month term starting September 2025. This role involves collaborating with senior engineers on process enhancements for space exploration projects, offering hands-on experience in web development and system design.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree with at least three years completed.
• Must be enrolled in a university's formal internship program.
• Strong mathematical skills and experience in system design and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Front-end and back-end web development programming.
• Supporting other engineering team members.
• Documenting work and participating in system-level technical discussions.

Skills

Mathematical skills

System design

Modeling

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Engineering Physics, Software, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or Physics

Tools

Java

Tailwind CSS

Job description

Engineering Student, Systems (Software) Design - Fall 2025

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: ENGIN009318

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• Posted: May 14, 2025
• Full-Time

Locations

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Brampton, ON L6Y6K7, CAN

Description

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 3,400 space experts in Canada, the US, and the UK has the knowledge and expertise to turn an ambitious customer vision into an achievable mission. We bring a unique combination of experience, engineering excellence, and innovation that has been our hallmark since inception. If you dream big and aim to push boundaries in space exploration, we want to hear from you!

With 40 years of operational experience and proven performance on projects like the Canadarm programs for Space Shuttle and International Space Station robotics, our Robotics & Space Operations team has achieved 100% mission success.

Details

We are seeking an Engineering Student for our Systems Design Engineering Department at our Brampton office.

This role is designed to be similar to a new graduate position, with tasks assigned based on your level of education and experience. It is a 12-16 month term starting in September 2025.

As an Engineering Student, you will collaborate with senior systems engineers on departmental continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements supporting space and planetary exploration robotic projects.

Responsibilities:

• Front-end and back-end web development programming (e.g., Java, Tailwind CSS)
• Supporting other engineering team members
• Documenting work and participating in system-level technical discussions

Bonus:

• System requirements derivation and documentation

Qualifications:

Applicants should be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Engineering Physics, Software or Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or Physics, with at least three (3) years completed.

• Must be enrolled in your university’s formal internship program
• Please include your transcript with your application
• Strong mathematical skills and experience in system design and modeling are required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required

Additional Notes:

Successful candidates must obtain and maintain security clearance at the reliability status level and pass security assessments for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

MDA Ltd. is committed to accessibility and will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request. Please indicate any needs in your application or cover letter.

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