About the role#
We are looking for an Engineering Student to join our team in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue for the Winter 2027 term. This full-time, paid internship offers you the chance to work alongside experienced mentors on analog, digital, or power electronic systems. You will handle tasks similar to those of a new graduate, with responsibilities scaled to your current level of study.
What you'll do#
- Design electronic systems and assist with PCB activities like schematic development.
- Perform electronic circuit analysis and manage bills of materials.
- Develop test procedures and manage performance, mass, and power budgets.
- Support laboratory work including prototyping, characterization, and integration testing.
- Help develop test plans and automation using scripting and programming.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives for business processes and tools.
- Attend project status meetings to stay aligned with team goals.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least five semesters toward a Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Experience with tools such as Matlab, Python, C/C++, PSPICE, or Siemens Mentor Graphics.
- Practical experience in PCB design and testing electronics.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong academic performance.
- Ability to work in both French and English.
- A desire to learn and a proactive approach to your work.
- Ability to obtain security clearance at the reliability status level.
- Ability to pass security assessments for the Controlled Goods Program and ITAR.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec.
- The internship is a full-time, paid position starting in January 2027.
- Please include both your resume and transcript with your application.
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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