Engineering Student - RF EGSE - Winter 2027

Job summary

The student will participate in the design, development, and testing of radio frequency (RF) equipment and power units for various satellite programs. They will also support integration and testing on flight prototypes while attending project planning and progress meetings.

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 participate in the development of RF and Power units for various MDA programs. As our Engineering Student, you will: Responsibilities: * We are looking for a dynamic intern to participate in the production of equipment used in communication systems for communication satellites; * Within a multifunctional team, the candidate will participate in the design and development cycle of radio frequency (RF) equipment and associated test equipment; * The student will also be able to support integration and testing on flight prototypes; * Alternatively, the student could be called upon to work on different sections of the same project, or on different programs; * The student will attend project planning and progress team meetings. Experience and skills required: * Five semesters of bachelor's degree in electrical engineering completed before the start of the internship; * Interest and knowledge of radio frequency circuit design and RF components; * Has good analytical skills * Dynamic; * Desire to learn; * Sense of initiative would be an asset; * Related work or extracurricular experiences. Desirable skills: * Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint software; * Demonstrated academic performance (good general average [above 3.30); * Bilingual (contact with clients outside of Quebec) 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 participate in the design, development, and testing of radio frequency (RF) equipment and power units for various satellite programs. They will also support integration and testing on flight prototypes while attending project planning and progress meetings.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed at least five semesters of a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. Applicants should possess strong analytical skills, an interest in RF circuit design, and the ability to obtain a security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program.

Listed skills

• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Electrical engineering
• Radio frequency circuit design
• RF components
• Analytical skills
• Integration and testing
• Flight prototypes
• Test data processing
• Communication systems
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Project planning
• Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP)
• Willingness To Learn
• Analytical Skills
• Electrical Engineering
• Telecommunications
• Multilingualism
• Circuit Design
• Communication
• Project Planning
• Economics
• Radio Frequency
• Robotics
• Space Exploration
• Test Data Generation
• Test Equipment

Job areas

• Engineering
• Technology
• Science & Research
• Radio Frequency Engineering Manager
• Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer
• Telecommunications Engineers
• Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists
• Electronics Engineers, Except Computer