Engineering Student - Systems - Winter 2026

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

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue is seeking a motivated Engineering Student to join their Satellite Systems and Payloads department. This role involves participating in the design of advanced satellite payloads and tools for performance analysis. Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with at least three years of study completed. The position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic project environment under the supervision of experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Three years of study completed towards a relevant Bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated academic performance with GPA above 3.0/4.0.
• Some experience in relevant programming languages is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design of advanced digital payload architecture for satellite systems.
• Develop tools for performance analysis of communication payloads for NGSO missions.
• Contribute to project implementation and improve payload design processes.

Skills

Modeling of RF circuits

Resourcefulness

Willingness to learn

Dynamic

Sense of initiative

Good French proficiency

Good English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Matlab

Simulink

Pathwave (SystemVue)

Python

C

C++

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job 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 3,000 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!

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 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 join the Systems Engineering team on one or two projects. The candidate will work in a project environment with schedules and budgets and under the supervision of an experienced engineer.

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;
• 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;
• Good French and English proficiency.

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.