Engineering Student - Power EGSE - Winter 2027

Job summary

The student will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to design test stations, power converters, and associated regulator circuitry using PCB technology. They will also contribute to technical documentation, including test procedures, user manuals, and material lists.

Job details

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. For more information, visit www.mda.space [http://www.mda.space/]. 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 motivated and talented Engineering Student in our EGSE and Test Data Processing department at our Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue office. This is a 4 months mandate (with a possibility of 8 months) starting in January 2027. 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. The successful candidate will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary engineering team to develop state-of-the-art spacecraft electronic equipment, DC power supplies and associated regulator circuitry using PCB technology. Contribute into the designs while supporting documentation such as some analysis, parts lists, schematics, assembly drawings and test procedures. Responsibilities: The incumbent will be involved with the design team regarding various related tasks such as: * Design of test stations and test quipment for power converters; * Preparation of conceptual drawings; * Design simulations (LTSpice or PSpice); * Creation of electrical diagrams and PCBs; * Material lists and assembly drawings; * Manufacturing support for electrical assembly and testing activities. * Support for test documentation such as writing test procedures, user manuals and other test-related documents Experience and skills required: * Candidates should demonstrate some electronic design activity, academic only is fine and a willingness to learn; * Strong teamwork capabilities, along with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently. Please upload a copy of both your Resume and your Transcript when you apply. Comments/Special Considerations: Successful candidates must obtain and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP). MDA 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.

What you’ll do

The student will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to design test stations, power converters, and associated regulator circuitry using PCB technology. They will also contribute to technical documentation, including test procedures, user manuals, and material lists.

Requirements

Candidates should demonstrate some electronic design activity, whether academic or professional, and possess a willingness to learn. Strong teamwork capabilities and the ability to work independently are essential for this role.

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• PCB Design · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Electronic design
• PCB design
• LTSpice
• PSpice
• Power converter design
• Circuitry design
• Test procedure development
• Technical documentation
• Electrical assembly
• Teamwork
• Interpersonal skills
• Independent work
• Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP)
• Assembly Drawing
• Willingness To Learn
• Printed Circuit Board
• Electronic Circuits
• Communication
• Economics
• Electrical Diagrams
• Electronic Design
• Interpersonal Communications
• LTspice
• Robotics
• Simulations
• Space Exploration
• Spacecraft
• Test Data Generation
• Test Design
• Pspice

Job areas

• Engineering
• Technology
• Science & Research
• Manufacturing
• Power Engineer
• Unclassified Specialized Occupation