Engineering student - Mechanical Manufacturing and Alignment - Fall 2024

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.

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 a motivated and talented Engineering Student in our Mechanical Production and Alignment department at our Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue office. This is a 4 month term (with a possibility of 8 months), starting in September 2024.

As the leading global independent commercial supplier of antennas, payloads, and electronics for communication and radar satellites, our team has successfully contributed to hundreds of missions in the past 60 years. With an extensive heritage in a wide range of solutions delivered to customers globally, our Satellite Systems team continues to grow and evolve on the ground and in the stars.

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. 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.

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 be under the supervision of the Production Manager & a Senior Engineer and teamed with the Alignment Engineers and Technicians. The Alignment Engineer student will participate in alignment activities related to the AIT of antenna and satellite products.    

As our Engineering Student, you will:

Responsibilities :

• Define alignment references and provide ICD information (customer requirement);
• Provide input into alignment and TOB project proposals (Technical Review);
• Document lessons learned;
• Prepare measurement files using Spatial Analyzer software;
• Support the design of MGSE (mechanical ground support equipment) alignments;
• Promote personal and product safety;
• Promote good alignment practices both internally and externally;
• Monitor measuring instruments and calibration of these instruments;
• Document alignment processes;
• Improve alignment processes by automating activities as much as possible (development of software or spreadsheets);
• Plan and coordinate alignment activities for each project;
• Write the alignment procedures and the different MPS (Manufacturing process standard)
• Support NCR follow-ups as needed;
• Perform measurement data analysis (calculation matrices, data comparison and validation);
• Write alignment reports.

Experience and skills required :

• Interested candidates should be working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with two (2) years completed. 

Desirable skills :

• Experience in GD&T, alignment and metrology;
• In-depth knowledge of math and matrix manipulation;
• Good knowledge of software (Spatial Analyzer, V-STARS, Aicon 3D Studi);
• Good knowledge of trigonometry;
• Knowledge of Polyworks or 3DCS an asset;
• Knowledge of alignment and metrology required;
• Proficiency with NX;
• Creative and innovative;
• Good synthesis skills;
• Leadership and good interpersonal skills.

Please upload a copy of both your Resume and your Transcript when you apply.

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) and ITAR.

Equal Opportunity Statement :

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.