Engineering Student, Spacecraft Testing DFL

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 3800 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 thats been in our DNA since day those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better well take you there.

Were on the hunt for an Engineering Student to support the testing facilities at our David Florida Laboratory (DFL). This is a 4 to 8 month Co-Op opportunity starting in May/June 2026.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Support the day-to-day operations of the structural test facility with flexibility to support thermal and RF test facilities.
• Support equipment maintenance calibration process development test preparation and execution and safety protocols
• Assemble test fixtures sensors and dataâacquisition hardware
• Read and interpret test specifications equipment datasheets and engineering drawings
• Maintain accurate test records
• Produce daily/weekly status reports

Education Experience and qualifications:

• Be enrolled in a Bachelors in Engineering Bachelors in Aerospace or equivalent;
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Highly motivated team player with excellent communication skills and willingness to learn and adapt

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.

Required Experience:

IC