Engineering Student - Software - Fall

Engineering Student - Software - Fall 2026

Job Category: Engineering

• Posted :
  May 14, 2026
• Full-Time

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Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC , CAN

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 3,000 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.

We are on the hunt for a motivated and talented Software
Engineering Student in our Software engineering department at our Montreal office. This is a 4-month internship (with a possibility of 8 months) starting in September 2026.

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 team in charge of designing electronic flight and test systems. The student will participate in the software life cycle stages such as code verification and validation, integration or tests.

As our Software
Engineering Student
, you will:

Responsibilities:

• Implement automation test software under windows for satellite electronics testing;
• Write test cases from requirements;
• Participate in embedded development.

Experience and skills required:

Interested candidates should be working towards a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, computer) or computer science with three (3) years completed.

• Some experience with Python, C, C++;
• Resourceful;
• Desire to learn;
• Shows initiative.
• Experience with embedded systems such as RPi, Arduino;
• Experience with GIT, JIRA, Confluence;
• Related work or hobby/club experience.

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).

An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

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.