Engineering Student - Structural Analysis - Winter 2027

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 Structural Analysis department at our Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue office.

This is a 4 month mandate (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.

Under the supervision of a senior analyst, the successful candidate will perform structural analyses of space antennas and electronic equipment using the finite element method. ## Responsibilities - Analyses will include static, dynamic and thermoelastic analyses; - Using commercial software or software developed at MDA, he/she will calculate the safety margins of components; - He/she will size components, identify problems and suggest modifications if necessary; - He/she may be required to generate test procedures and structural analysis or test reports to demonstrate compliance of subsystems. ## Experience and skills required - Completion of 90 Bachelor's degree credits in Mechanical Engineering prior to the start of the internship with a GPA above 3.2 / 4.0; - Demonstrate a sense of initiative. ## Desirable skills - Successfully completed a course in finite element analysis; - Knowledge of Nx software; - Bilingual, (interfaces with suppliers and colleagues outside of Quebec) Please upload a copy of both your resume and 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.