Space Systems Design Intern — Hybrid (12-16 mo)

Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation during recruitment

Job summary

MDA Space in Brampton is seeking an Engineering Student to join the Systems Design Engineering Department for a 12-16 month term starting January 2027. You will work with senior engineers on space robotics projects and process improvements, contributing to space mission success.

The role requires pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with 3 years completed, enrollment in an internship program, and strong math and modelling skills. Security clearance at the reliability status level is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Engineering Physics, or Computer Engineering and/or Applied Mathematics/Physics with three years completed.
• Must be enrolled in university's formal internship program.
• Transcript to be included with application.
• Strong mathematical and system design/modelling skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team; excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Derive and write system requirements.
• Provide general support to the engineering team.
• Document work and participate in system-level technical discussions.

Skills

Mathematics

System design

Independent work

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

MDA Space in Brampton is seeking an Engineering Student to join the Systems Design Engineering Department for a 12-16 month term starting January 2027. You will work with senior engineers on space robotics projects and process improvements, contributing to space mission success.

The role requires pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with 3 years completed, enrollment in an internship program, and strong math and modelling skills. Security clearance at the reliability status level is required.