Engineering Student - Electronics Production and AI&T - Winter 2027
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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 4,000 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. For more information, visit www.mda.space . ## 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 Industrialization department at our Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue office. This is a 4-month mandate (with a possibility of extending to 8 months) starting in September 2026. ## Role The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Production Manager and will be embedded in a team of AI&T Engineers and Technologists.
The engineering student in theElectronics Production and AI&Tteam participates in AI&T planning and improvement activities for the industrialization of printed circuit boards products. ## Responsibilities Tasks and projects are assigned in accordance with production needs with consideration for the student’s skills, interests, schooling level, and experience achieved to date.
Examples of tasks that have previously been assigned to students are as follow: - Coordinate manufacturing activities in our clean room laboratory for Microwave Integrated Circuits (MIC) by providing a liaison with the design group to improve production processes and printed circuit board (PCB) designs - Participate in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews for new electronics products introduction or prototyping, including components and PCB footprints analysis - Contribute to internal qualification campaigns aimed to provide data on the reliability of Printed Circuit Boards in space applications per NASA standards - Define, publish, and maintain manufacturing process specifications (MPS), equipment operating procedures, and AI&T functional flows - Creating or modifying engineering documentation, designing manufacturing tools, and tracking parts from inspection to assembly and test stations ## Required experience and skills - Must be working towards a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automated Production Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science Engineering or Industrial Engineering with two (2) years completed - Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment - Good written and oral communication skills in French and English.
(interfaces with suppliers and colleagues outside of Quebec) - Interest in aerospace and appreciation for challenges related to the space environment. - Knowledge of manufacturing processes for PCBs (SMT, through-hole, and related processes) - Propensity to take ownership of tasks and projects, be adaptable to a changing environment, and an aptitude for balancing analysis with the need to act ## Desirable skills - Automation capabilities using VBA, Python , SQL - Altium Designer and/or Xpedition software experience - CAD software experience - Creative and innovative 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).
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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