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 4 000 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.
Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!
Details:
We’re on the hunt for a Engineering Student – Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) in our Satellite Systems Engineering Team at our Richmond, BC office. This is an 8-months role, starting September 2026.
As a member of the Engineering team you will support our current and next‑generation earth observation satellites missions. We build on the strong heritage of the RADARSAT program and bring forward innovative new technologies and operation concepts. You will work as part of a world-leading team to develop new capabilities and deliver cutting edge solutions to our customers.
Overall the successful candidate would be treated similar to a new graduate joining our company, where tasks will be assigned relative to the level of schooling and experience achieved to date.
Responsibilities
As an Engineering Co-op – Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) you may have a wide range of responsibilities that may include:
You will support intermediate and senior engineers in the above tasks and have opportunities for professional growth.
Requirements
While not mandatory, candidates will benefit from any of the following:
Experience:
Interested candidates should be working towards a Bachelor’s degree or post-graduate degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or other relevant disciplines.Students must be currently enrolled in their studies to be considered. If enrolled in a post-graduate program, the co-op requires to be part of the program.
Comments/Special Considerations:
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.
