Engineering Student - Electronic Manufacturing - Winter 2027
About the job
Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) 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 MDA Space team of more than 4,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK 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! We’re on the hunt for a motivated and talented Engineering Student in our Processes and Automation department at our Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue office.
This is a four month term (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 work closely with the technologists, technicians, assemblers and engineers on the project teams.
Your responsibility is to ensure the smooth running of activities. When a problem arises in production or testing, you will be called upon to ensure that it is resolved quickly by obtaining the support of experts and the project team.
You may also participate in process improvements to facilitate the tasks of your colleagues. ## Responsibilities - Following training on the various production systems, the student will join the electronics production team.
This group ensures the optimization of production activities for all projects undergoing manufacturing and testing; - The manufacturing engineer helps coordinate the activities of assemblers and technicians, provides a liaison with the design group and improves production processes; - The Manufacturing Engineer also assists in resolving various issues during production by participating in the Manufacturing Review Committee, a committee composed of experts from several engineering disciplines and associated with the particular project; - In a project environment with schedules and budgets and under the supervision of an experienced engineer, the student will be called upon to support the production teams and will work on the development of solutions to improve the production processes; - The student will attend team brainstorming meetings and the manufacturing review committee.
As a member of the production team, the student may also be involved in modifying manufacturing documentation, designing manufacturing tools, and tracking parts from inspection to assembly and test stations. ## Experience and skills required - Completed second year of Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automated Production Engineering or Industrial Engineering; - Dynamic; - Desire to learn; - Sense of initiative; - Experience in microelectronic production or industrial engineering; - Demonstrated academic performance (good GPA [above 3.0]); - Bilingual (interfaces with suppliers and colleagues outside of Quebec) Please upload a copy of both your Resume and your Transcript when you apply. ## Special Considerations Successful candidates must obtain and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).
We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.
We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age. 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.
From MDA Space's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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