About the role#
This is a full-time internship for the Winter 2027 term based in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue. You will join the radiofrequency electronics and antenna engineering department to work on communication satellite systems. The role offers exposure to the design and development cycle of RF equipment, with tasks scaled to your current level of experience.
What you'll do#
- Participate in the production of equipment for communication satellites.
- Work within a multifunctional team to design and develop RF equipment and test hardware.
- Create printed circuit board (PCB) drawings and schematics.
- Support the integration and testing of flight prototypes.
- Attend project planning and progress meetings.
- Contribute to various sections of a project or across different programs.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least five semesters of a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
- An academic average above 3.30.
- Interest and knowledge in RF circuit design and components.
- Strong analytical skills and a sense of initiative.
- Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in both English and French.
- Previous work or extracurricular experience.
- Ability to obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level.
- Ability to pass security assessments for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.
Location & details#
- Location: Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, Canada.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Status: Paid, full-time internship.
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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