MDA reviews

3.6

73% would recommend to a friend

(646 total reviews)
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Mike Greenley

52% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

MDA has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 646 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The MDA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aeroespacial y defensa industry (3.6 stars).

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646 reviews
3.0
Jun 5, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Wide variety of projects and technologies to learn and gain experience in

Cons

As most projects are government funded, a change in government can impact projects

4.0
Jun 2, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

MDA is leading the charge in Canadian space robotics and satellite systems manufacturing Stock available with ESPP Great benefits Engaging environment and much change

Cons

Unionized environment can cause issues, especially for technicians who want to grow outside of the union Market trends, including contracts seem to influence behaviours and emotions in the company Work can be inconsistent with program driven environment causing delays, accelerations and slow downs

4.0
Jun 1, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are excellent, payout benefit after retirement. excellent working environment, clean, free coffee and tea.

Cons

- unionized. - not very focus on personal career development - pay raise pretty much dictated in the union outline.

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