Engineering Student, Systems Design - Winter 2027

Brampton, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 17, 2026
1 position

$25–$28 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Support senior systems engineers on space and planetary exploration robotics projects and departmental process-improvement initiatives. Perform mathematical modeling, derive and document system requirements, contribute to system-level design trades and budgeting, and support the engineering team in technical discussions.

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. 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. Details: We’re on the hunt for an Engineering Student for our Systems Design Engineering Department at our Brampton office. 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. This is an 12-16 month term starting in January 2027. As an Engineering Student, you will work together with senior systems engineers on space and planetary exploration robotic projects as well as departmental continuous improvement initiatives and process improvements. Responsibilities: * mathematical modelling * system requirements derivation and writing * system level design trades * system budgeting * general support to the rest of the engineering team. * document work and participate in system level technical discussions when required. Qualifications: Interested candidates should be working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Engineering Physics, or Computer Engineering and/or Applied Mathematics or Physics with three (3) years completed. * Students must be enrolled in their university’s formal internship program * Please include your transcript as part of your application * The student should possess strong mathematical skills and experience in system design and modelling * A strong ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as a member of a team is required * Excellent verbal, written communication skills are essential to this position 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must be enrolled in a formal university internship program and have completed three years toward a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering, mathematics, or physics field. Strong mathematical skills and experience in system design and modeling are required, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively and excellent verbal and written communication skills.