Engineering Student, Systems - Kanata - Summer 2026 (8 months)

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 3,800 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.

We’re on the hunt for a Systems Engineering Student on our Robotics & Space Operations team at our Kanata office. This is an 8 month Co-Op opportunity starting in May 2026. 

Robotics & Space Operations: With 40 years of operational experience and proven performance on the iconic Canadarm programs including Space Shuttle and International Space Station robotics and operations support, our Robotics & Space Operations team has 100% mission success in making space dreams come true. As our Systems Engineering Student, you will be involved in a number of assignments on programs, including: being involved in design and requirements verification, procedure reviews, and testing hardware. This is an 8 or 12 month opportunity

Duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and ensure proper documentation of technical and interface requirements;

• Support documentation of high-level system and subsystem design;


• Providing review support for requirements, design, risks;


• Developing test plans and procedures for verification and validation of system requirements;


• Supporting in-lab integration and testing activities;


• Supporting troubleshooting of system behaviour anomalies, and determining root cause;

Education, Experience and qualifications:

• Be enrolled in a Bachelors in Engineering, Bachelors in Aerospace, or equivalent;


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including MS Visio;


• Highly motivated team player with excellent communication skills, and willingness to learn and adapt

Skills considered an asset:

• Hands-on experience with MATLAB;


• Hands-on experience with Python;


• Knowledge of System modeling and creation of system block diagrams

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 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.

The compensation range for this position is $25 - $28 hourly.