About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for the Winter 2027 term based in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec. You will join the Industrialization department, working alongside a team of AI&T engineers and technologists. Your work will focus on the production and assembly of electronic components for space applications.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate manufacturing activities within the clean room laboratory for Microwave Integrated Circuits.
- Act as a liaison between the production team and the design group to refine PCB designs and production processes.
- Participate in Design for Manufacturing reviews for new product introductions and prototyping, including analysis of components and PCB footprints.
- Support internal qualification campaigns to test the reliability of PCBs for space missions.
- Define and maintain manufacturing process specifications, equipment operating procedures, and functional flows.
- Create and modify engineering documentation and design necessary manufacturing tools.
- Track parts through the inspection, assembly, and testing stages.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least two years of a bachelor degree in Electrical, Automated Production, Aerospace, Computer Science, or Industrial Engineering.
- Proficiency in both French and English for written and oral communication.
- Knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes, such as SMT and through-hole assembly.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and take ownership of assigned tasks.
- Adaptability and an aptitude for balancing technical analysis with practical action.
- Experience with CAD software, Altium Designer, or Xpedition is an asset.
- Skills in automation using Python, VBA, or SQL are a plus.
- Interest in the aerospace sector and the challenges of the space environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Security: Successful candidates must obtain and pass a security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program.
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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