Space Missions Systems Engineering Co-op

MDA Space; Richmond; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

MDA Space in Richmond is seeking a Systems Engineering Co-op for Space Missions. You will join the Satellite Systems Engineering Team to support Earth observation satellite missions, including tasks from requirements derivation to on-orbit operations.

The role is an 8-month term starting January 2027, with duties tailored to your level of schooling. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s or higher in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics and can demonstrate strong communication and analytical

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering, Physics or Mathematics.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment and learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Translate high-level requirements into system and subsystem specifications.
• Support work planning, cost estimates and proposals.
• Develop system budgets and maintain models in Excel, Matlab, Python or SysML.
• Contribute to operations procedures, scripts and tools for on-orbit activities.
• Assist with validation testing and mission control rehearsals.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Self-starter

Problem solving

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

MATLAB

STK

Job description

MDA Space in Richmond is seeking a Systems Engineering Co-op for Space Missions. You will join the Satellite Systems Engineering Team to support Earth observation satellite missions, including tasks from requirements derivation to on-orbit operations.

The role is an 8-month term starting January 2027, with duties tailored to your level of schooling. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s or higher in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics and can demonstrate strong communication and analytical