Why People Choose MDA
A Culture of Diversity, Integrity, Opportunity and Collaboration
The space sector has entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. We are engineers, technicians, program managers and much more, all committed to continually pushing boundaries, tackling big challenges, and imagining solutions that inspire and endure.
Uma Trivedi
Senior Quality and Product Assurance Engineer | Hired July 2021
“MDA is involved in a wide range of innovative space projects. The opportunity to work with like-minded people who are equally passionate about space was once in a lifetime. I knew working at MDA would give me the opportunity to apply my expertise to challenging and meaningful projects that will make a real difference.”
Lucas Poon
Software Engineer | Hired August 2019
“Working at MDA has allowed me to contribute to space projects that make an impact on the world. It's inspiring to see what MDA employees have accomplished in the past, and I'm looking forward to what we can do with newer programs like Canadarm3. I love having the chance to work on something I'm passionate about and improve and challenge my skills every day.”
Lochana Ponnambalam
Electrical Operations Lead | Hired February 2022
“Managing and delivering key programs that will have a global impact for future generations is extremely inspiring. I am thrilled to be a part of such a diverse organization filled with like-minded big thinkers.”
Shane Regunath
Director of Engineering | Hired July 2021
“MDA's vision and the projects we're involved in to make Canada and the world a better and safer place resonate strongly with my personal values and purpose. Joining MDA was a no-brainer for me!”
Jeremy Niro
Production Supervisor | Hired November 2021
“After my first interview with MDA, I knew I wanted to join the team. I was blown away by everyone's friendliness and their dedication and commitment to their work. Hearing about MDA's long history in the space industry and the exciting projects they're working on now - I knew this was the place I wanted to be!”
Ololade Sanusi
Satellite Systems Designer | Hired January 2021
“As a new recruit, my interactions with MDA employees have been positive and friendly from the beginning, and a dynamic workplace culture was evident right from the start. Working on exciting and impactful projects that align with my expertise is very rewarding.”
Working Together to Change Our World for the Better
We take the partners we work with wherever they want to go – and we do it by listening and adapting, solving problems, staying a step ahead, and using our unique position at the centre of the industry as a base for collaboration.
Kirk Shireman
Vice President of Lunar Exploration Campaigns, Lockheed Martin Space
“The Lunar Mobility Vehicle enables exploration of the surface of the Moon in multiple scales and in unprecedented fashion, both for human and robotic exploration and utilization. Bringing on MDA’s world-renowned robotics to this vehicle is a major enabler in its capability. Our industry-led commercial development, now with MDA, brings down the cost of access to the Moon for not just NASA, but for international and commercial customers and adds to a truly global Artemis program.”
Lisa Campbell
President, Canadian Space Agency
“Driven by Canada’s strategic investments in space robotics, Canadarm3 will fuel incredible opportunities for our space sector. Within a growing global space economy, MDA will work with Canadian companies from coast to coast, strengthening a robust industrial supply chain primed for leadership and success as humanity returns to the Moon and ventures farther than ever before.”
David Kagan
CEO, Globalstar
“After running a competitive process with multiple bidders, we are very pleased to announce the selection of MDA in partnership with Rocket Lab for the construction of our new satellites. The combination of these vendors offered us the best overall balance of innovation, technical capability, schedule reliability and cost. These new satellites will ensure Globalstar’s ability to provide the highest quality Mobile Satellite Services to its customer over the long-term.”
Michael Suffredini
President and CEO, Axiom Space
“Canadarm technology has been a mainstay in human spaceflight and will continue to be a pivotal part in this next chapter in human exploration as we build a robust economy in low Earth orbit that benefits all of humanity, in space and on Earth. We are proud to work with MDA as we build the next-generation microgravity platform Axiom Station, the world’s first commercial space station, with leading robotic technologies like Canadarm3 technology that will enable limitless innovation and ensure a seamless transition in low Earth orbit.”
Rafal Modrzewski
Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, ICEYE
"With these pivotal agreements, we recognize an excellent opportunity to showcase the very best of ICEYE's capabilities and expertise with MDA. ICEYE will ensure the latest high-performance X-band SAR satellite technology and data are seamlessly integrated and always available as part of MDA's CHORUS constellation. We are very proud to strengthen our relationship with MDA and we look forward to delivering them with best-in-class SAR capability for many years to come."
Elim Sritaba
Chief Sustainability Office, Asia Pulp & Paper (APP)
“APP is committed to long-term and impactful forest protection through our Forest Conservation Policy. Partnering with MDA has allowed us to deploy innovative technology solutions to help protect forests and ensure a safe and sustainable supply chain.”
