About the role#
We are looking for an Engineering Student to join our Industrialization department in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue. You will work under the supervision of the Production Manager and collaborate with our team of AI&T Engineers and Technologists. This is a full-time, paid internship for the Winter 2027 term. You will assist with planning and improvement activities for the industrialization of antenna and satellite products.
What you'll do#
- Analyze and review AI&T processes, including PFMEA, risk identification, and production cell performance metrics.
- Suggest and implement new technologies such as robots, vision systems, quality control tools, and preventive maintenance systems.
- Participate in the specification, design, installation, and deployment of new tooling.
- Lead design for manufacturing (DFM) activities, including workshops and reviews of flight hardware.
- Define and maintain manufacturing process specifications, equipment operating procedures, and functional flows.
- Participate in program reviews such as Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review, and Manufacturing Readiness Review.
- Represent the production team during ERBs and MRBs.
- Provide support to production teams after start-up.
What you'll need#
- Currently working toward a bachelor degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing engineering, with at least two years completed.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Proficiency in both French and English for written and oral communication.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes for metallic components and composite materials, such as machining, additive manufacturing, and surface treatments.
- A proactive approach to taking ownership of tasks and projects, combined with the ability to adapt to changing environments.
- An interest in aerospace and the challenges of the space environment.
- Desirable skills include knowledge of satellite subsystems, electronics manufacturing, GD&T, metrology, and programming languages like Python or VBA.
Location & details#
- Location: Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, Canada.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Security: Candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level and pass a security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program and ITAR.
- Application requirements: Please provide both your resume and academic transcript.
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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