Engineering Student - Software Developer - Fall 2026

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 3,400 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!

We’re on the hunt for Software Developer Students on our Robotics & Space Operations team at our Brampton office, starting September 2026 for mandates of 12-16 months.

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.

As our Software Developer Student, you will contribute as part of a team to the design, implementation, maintenance and testing of software solutions that are modular, extendable, testable, and efficient. As part of the team you’ll be encouraged to learn and take on flight and ground software development tasks that broaden your experience and skillset.


Responsibilities:

Under the guidance of teammates:

Participate in software solution designs for ground and flight systems
Participate in documenting and communicating designs/plans
Implement and test software solutions
Learn new skills
Review the work of others
Participate in estimation efforts for new tasks
Provide feedback and suggestions to improve coding standards, tools, processes, etc.
Other duties as will be assigned from time to time by management or a team lead

Required Skills/Experience

Strong written/verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Intermediate programming knowledge in one or more languages used at MDA Space
MDA Space uses C/C++, C#, Typescript (Angular/React)
Working towards a bachelor degree in a relevant field of study (e.g. Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, etc.). Please include your transcript as part of your application
Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and a positive thinker

Beneficial Skills/Experience (any of the following)

Test Driven Development (TDD, ATDD, BDD)
Agile development (Scrum/SAFE)
Continuous Integration (CI) / build automation
Embedded development

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 $24 - $27 hourly.