About the role#
We are looking for an Engineering Student to join our EGSE and Test Data Processing team for the Winter 2027 term. You will work on-site at our Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue office. This is a paid, full-time position where you will handle tasks similar to a new graduate, with responsibilities scaled to your current experience and academic progress.
What you'll do#
- Create and modify data processing scripts to automate pass/fail criteria and report generation for satellite payloads.
- Develop and integrate automation solutions to support the high-volume production of flight hardware.
- Design, code, test, debug, and document software.
- Participate in the integration, testing, and deployment of test data processing systems.
- Assist in troubleshooting issues within a software production environment.
- Prepare necessary documentation.
What you'll need#
- Completed at least 5 sessions of an Engineering degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering.
- Proficiency in Python software development.
- Ability to work with existing code bases and frameworks.
- Knowledge of electronics and associated test equipment.
- Experience working with Excel.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, with English and French preferred.
- A proactive, result-oriented, and multidisciplinary approach.
- Demonstrated academic performance.
- Experience with radiofrequency (RF) measurements or electronics lab equipment is an asset.
- Ability to pass a security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program.
Location & details#
- Location: Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, Canada.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
About MDA Space
MDA Space operates in the defense and space manufacturing industry. Founded in 1969, the company specializes in robotics, satellite systems, and geointelligence. It maintains a workforce of over 4,000 employees across Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The organization has completed more than 450 missions over its 55-year history.
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