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.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the current space economy? We would love to hear from you!

Software Developer Student
We’re on the hunt for a Software Developer Student on our Robotics & Space Operations team at our Brampton office, starting January 2027 for a 12-16 month mandate.

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.

Responsibilities

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 $25 - $28 hourly.

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📌 Engineering Student - Software Winter 2027 (12-16 months) (Ontario)
🏢 MDA Space
📍 Ontario