Co-op

Job Description

General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada is seeking a co-op student for their Software and Firmware Development and Test teams. This opportunity follows a hybrid work model, based out of Calgary AB, offering a combination of working remotely and on-site.

The responsibilities and range of activities will vary, but in general will include:

• Design, code, test, integrate and document software/firmware solutions.
• Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis to develop complex systems and architectures.
• Analyze code to determine behavior of legacy systems.
• Implement new functionality in deployed systems.
• Develop unit tests and automated tests for use in product integration and verification.
• Participate in technical reviews, both as a reviewer and author.
• Work with hardware, firmware, system and test engineers to identify defects, resolve issues, and perform verification activities.
• Work with system engineers to determine behavior and plan for new functionality in the deployed system.
• Maintain the code base for a legacy deployed system - knowledge of C and C++ is an asset.
• Develop and execute tests to verify system functionality. This will involve development of test automation using Python and associated frameworks.

Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering/Computer Science or related technical/scientific degree

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.