MDA Space

Engineering Student - Software Fall 2026 (12-16 months)

MDA Space  •  $28/hr  •  Brampton, CA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The global MDA Space team of more than 4,000 space experts has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

We’re on the hunt for a Software Developer Student on our Robotics & Space Operations team at our Brampton office, starting September 2026 for a 12-16 month mandate.

With 40 years of operational experience and proven performance on the iconic Canadarm programs including Space Shuttle and International Space Station robotics and operations support, our Robotics & Space Operations team has 100% mission success in making space dreams come true.

As our Software Developer Student, you will contribute as part of a team to the design, implementation, maintenance and testing of software solutions that are modular, extendable, testable, and efficient. As part of the team you’ll be encouraged to learn and take on flight and ground software development tasks that broaden your experience and skillset.

Responsibilities:

Under the guidance of teammates

  • Participate in software solution designs for ground and flight systems
  • Participate in documenting and communicating designs/plans
  • Implement and test software solutions
  • Learn new skills
  • Review the work of others
  • Participate in estimation efforts for new tasks
  • Provide feedback and suggestions to improve coding standards, tools, processes, etc.
  • Other duties as will be assigned from time to time by management or a team lead

Required Skills/Experience

  • Strong written/verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Intermediate programming knowledge in one or more languages used at MDA Space
    • MDA Space uses C/C++, C#, Typescript (Angular/React)
  • Working towards a bachelor degree in a relevant field of study (e.g. Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, etc.). Please include your transcript as part of your application
  • Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and a positive thinker

Beneficial Skills/Experience (any of the following)

  • Test Driven Development (TDD, ATDD, BDD)
  • Agile development (Scrum/SAFE)
  • Continuous Integration (CI) / build automation
  • Embedded development

Comments/Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

MDA Ltd. is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

The compensation range for this position is $25 - $28 hourly.

MDA Space

About MDA Space

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure.

The MDA Space team of more than 3,800 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.

MDA Space (TSX : MDA) est un partenaire de mission de confiance de l’industrie spatiale mondiale qui crée l’espace entre ce qui est prouvé et ce qui est possible. À titre de pionnier de la robotique, des systèmes satellitaires et du renseignement géospatial, avec une histoire de 55 ans de premières mondiales et de plus de 450 missions, MDA Space est un chef de file mondial dans les domaines des satellites de communication, de l’observation de la Terre et de l’espace, ainsi que de l’infrastructure et l’exploration spatiale.

L’équipe de MDA Space, qui compte plus de 3 400 experts de l’espace au Canada, aux États-Unis et au Royaume-Uni, possède les connaissances et le savoir-faire nécessaires pour transformer la vision audacieuse du client en une mission réalisable, grâce à une combinaison unique d’expérience, d’excellence technique et d’émerveillement qui fait partie de notre ADN depuis le premier jour. Pour ceux qui rêvent grand et repoussent les limites sur terre et dans les étoiles afin de changer le monde pour le meilleur, nous vous y emmènerons.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Brampton, CA
Year Founded
1969
Website
mda.space
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