Does MDA pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, MDA employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at MDA. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at MDA?

72% of MDA employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated MDA 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at MDA?

Software Engineer (62) , Engineer (26) , Member of Technical Staff(MTS) (20) , Member Of Technical Staff (19) , Software Developer (19) , Systems Engineer (17) , Intern (13) , Analyst (9) , Mechanical Engineer (9) , Junior Software Engineer (8) , Manager (8) , Senior Systems Engineer (8) , Accountant (7) , Senior Software Engineer (7) , Engineering Student (6)

What are the pros of working at MDA according to real employee reviews?

"Many of the people are great and the work is very interesting." ((in 88 reviews)); "Great benefits that start immediately." ((in 50 reviews)); "Work is generally well managing leading to a good work/life balance" ((in 36 reviews)); "The hours are flexible: core hours are 9AM" ((in 23 reviews)); "Great colleagues and support network" ((in 17 reviews))

What are the cons of working at MDA according to real employee reviews?

"low pay (have to constantly pushing for raises or they will not give you much)" ((in 64 reviews)); "Low salaries compared to level of experience" ((in 52 reviews)); "Poor management keeps changing everything" ((in 40 reviews)); "Very low compensation and thus fast turn around" ((in 18 reviews)); "lot of processes and lots of useless upper management" ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about MDA layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about MDA layoffs and their outlook for job security at MDA in 2026.

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3.5

72% would recommend to a friend

(646 total reviews)

Mike Greenley

50% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.4

Culture & values

3.3

Career opportunities

3.1

Compensation and benefits

2.7

Senior management

MDA has an employee rating of 3.5 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

5.0

Mar 30, 2023

Great company with great potential growth

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you’re looking for a company that has a great background in the space industry, this is the one. Tons of opportunities to grow and feel inclusive within the teams at MDA.

Cons

None that I can think of.

4.0

Mar 25, 2023

Crowded

Project accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hours and big lunch cafeteria

Cons

Glass ceiling therefore difficult to grow

5.0

Mar 10, 2023

Cooperation and Solution-focussed

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Projects are varied and build on proven designs, while encouraging creativity. Sharing knowledge, respectful interactions are expected and encouraged.

Cons

A bit of a drive, but worth it for the work culture.

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