Engineering Student, Systems (Software) Design - Summer 2026

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.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

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.

Details:

We’re on the hunt for an Engineering Student for our Systems (Software) Design Department at our Brampton office. 

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. This is an 12-16 month term starting in May 2026.

As an Engineering Student, you will work together with senior systems engineers on departmental continuous improvement initiatives and process improvements focused on supporting space and planetary exploration robotic projects

Responsibilities:

• Mathematical modelling


• Front end and back end web development programming (i.e. Java, Tailwind CSS, etc.)


• General support to the rest of the engineering team


• Document work and participate in system level technical discussions when required

Bonus:

• System requirements derivation and writing


• System level design trades


• System budgeting

Qualifications:

Interested candidates should be working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Engineering Physics, Software or Computer Engineering and/or Applied Mathematics or Physics with ideally three (3) years completed. 

• Students must be enrolled in their university’s formal internship program


• Please include your transcript as part of your application


• The student should possess strong mathematical skills and experience in system design and modelling.


• A strong ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as a member of a team is required.


• Excellent verbal, written communication skills are essential to this position

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.