Co-op

Job Description

The General Dynamics Mission Systems -Canada Advanced Vetronic Systems (AVS) team has a requirement for an Electrical/Software/Computer Engineering student to contribute to the testing and verification of an embedded control panel display which is being developed for the M1A1 Abrams main battle tank.

Most of our tank control products have an ARM microprocessor running external interfaces such as Ethernet, USB, CAN bus, MIL-STD-1553 bus, or RS422, and are used by our military customers to display battlefield maps, commander or gunner turret controls, etc. Our Video products run an embedded Linux on a more powerful ARM processor, relying on Ethernet connections to push compressed video streams around a vehicle, giving the soldiers inside a better view of what’s happening outside. The product for this position is a blend of both technologies, and provides the solider with video feeds on the screen as well as controls for the thermal viewer and turret motion. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and execution of test cases, which means by the end of the term, you will know how to control a tank’s gun sight!

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• OS: Linux (Ubuntu, shell), Windows 10/11
• Interfaces: Ethernet (TCP/IP networking, SSH), CAN bus, MIL-STD-1553
• SW Tools: Git and GitLab CI/CD, Confluence, DOORS requirements management system
• Office Tools: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Interest in developing software requirements and test procedures for vehicle systems
• Interest in embedded systems and video processors
• Soft skills: Innovative and a self-starter, with excellent communication and teamwork skills, ability to multi-task and problem solve
• Exposure to software/hardware integration and test, and working from interface control documents
• Experience working in a team environment with systems, software and hardware engineering peers

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations. You must be eligible to work in Canada.