Engineering Student - Software Product Assurance - Fall 2026

MDA Space (TSX : MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry, creating space between what is proven and what is possible. As a pioneer in robotics, satellite systems, and geospatial intelligence, with a 55-year history of world firsts and over 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communication, Earth observation and space satellites, as well as space infrastructure and exploration. MDA Space's team of over 4,000 space experts in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom possesses the knowledge and know-how to transform the client's bold vision into a feasible mission, thanks to a unique combination of experience, technical excellence, and wonder that has been part of our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push the boundaries on Earth and in the stars to change the world for the better, we'll take you there.

Are you ready to embark on the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We'd love to hear from you!

We are looking for a motivated and talented Engineering Student for the Quality Assurance department at our Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue office. This is a 4-month mandate (with possibility of 8 months), starting in September 2026.

The successful candidate will be treated similarly to a new graduate joining our company, to the extent that tasks will be assigned based on education level and experience gained to date.

The successful candidate will be supervised by the department manager and will work closely with more senior engineer colleagues.

As an engineering student, you will:

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and administrative guidance and oversight to ensure the quality of the software and its development process comply with program requirements and standards.

• Review system-level designs and perform verification activities for software architecture, requirements, and coding.
• Review and supervise multiple stages of design, development, and testing of safety-critical real-time software.
• Monitor programs to ensure compliance with company and program standards.
• Identify issues and risks and work with the software development team to resolve them.
• Chair software non-conformance reviews and ensure the implementation of effective corrective actions.
• Ensure the incorporation of software reliability, fault tolerance, and maintainability features.
• Participate in milestone reviews, including chairing software test readiness reviews.
• Perform in-process and end-of-phase audits and investigations, identify risks, and agree on corrective actions.
• Find process improvements to increase quality, productivity, efficiency, and cost savings.

Qualifications:

• One completed year of a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Dynamic
• Desire to learn
• Good verbal and written communication skills, ideally in English and French (Contact with clients outside Quebec).

Please submit a copy of your CV and transcript when applying.

Comments/Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and maintain a reliability status security clearance and pass the security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

We are a dream team of passionate, collaborative, and determined individuals, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to spark new and innovative problem-solving approaches that push us to improve life on and above Earth. If you are excited about expanding our place in space and want to inspire the next generation, we will take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA invites all who wish to get involved and be a part of it. As an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, integrity, and collaboration, we are committed to strengthening MDA's and Canada's leadership status in this new chapter.

MDA Ltd. is proud to offer accommodations during the recruitment process. If you wish to avail yourself of such measures, please indicate it in your application or cover letter, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.