Engineering Student - Systems - Winter 2027

MDA Space; Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue; On-site; CAD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation during recruitment

Job summary

MDA Space in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC, is seeking a motivated Engineering Student to join the Satellite Systems and Payloads team for a 4-month mandate starting January 2027 (with possible extension to 8 months). The role places you alongside experienced engineers on one or two projects, with tasks scaled to your schooling and experience.

You will contribute to satellite architecture design, develop tools and models for embedded systems, and participate in requirements definition, testing,

Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with three years completed.
• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink and RF modeling is desirable.
• Some experience with Python or C/C++ is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design of satellite architecture or subsystems for telecommunications or Earth observation satellites.
• Develop tools and computer models for performance analysis of embedded systems.
• Assist with requirements definition, project implementation, testing, and R&D activities to improve payload design processes.
• Prepare performance reports and presentations for customers as part of the Systems Engineering team.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

RF modeling

Python/C++ asset

Excel/Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PathWave SystemVue

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 4,000 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

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 2027. 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 the satellite architecture or its subsystems (including advanced payloads) for telecommunications or Earth observation satellite systems;
• The development of tools and computer models for performance analysis of our embedded systems;
• Requirements definition, project implementation, test phases, and R&D activities in support of payload design process improvement of the various subsystems;
• 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, Aerospace engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mechatronics or Systems Engineering with three (3) years completed.

• Modeling of electrical and/or RF circuits or subsystems on Matlab, Simulink, Pathwave (SystemVue), etc.;
• Resourcefulness;
• Dynamic and rigourous;
• 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;

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 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.