Co-op Fall 2026 - DevOps Engineering - 8-16 Months

General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 29,205 - 45,777; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada is looking for a DevOps Engineering co-op in Ottawa, ON for Fall 2026. In this role, you will support software and firmware systems for defense operations while gaining hands-on experience with DevOps practices. Applicants must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor's program and eligible to work in Canada. The compensation ranges from $21.20 to $33.23 hourly, depending on experience. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and exposure to critical software capabilities.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or a related field.
• Familiarity with computer networking and networking equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and contribute to software and firmware build systems.
• Evaluate and document software tools, providing actionable insights.
• Assist with management of automated test systems.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Enthusiasm

Ownership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or related field

Tools

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab

JIRA

Job description

Job Description

We’re seeking a DevOps Engineering co‑op to join our Ottawa, ON or Calgary, AB team Fall 2026. In this role, students will contribute to the development, integration, and sustainment of software and firmware systems that support defence operations. These positions provide hands‑on experience with build systems, automated testing, tooling evaluation, and DevOps practices. Students will gain exposure to critical software capabilities used in land operations, including systems deployed on vehicles, command posts, and other operational platforms. This role requires that General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all employees meet security assessment requirements, including eligibility to obtain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and contribute to software and firmware build systems, ensuring reliable and repeatable builds.
• Evaluate, document, and analyze software tools, providing actionable insights to engineering and product teams.
• Assist with the management and improvement of automated test systems, gaining exposure to test frameworks and scripting.
• Participate in troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and problem resolution under guidance from senior engineers.
• Collaborate closely with team members through scrums, task planning, and iterative development activities.
• Integrate efforts across development and testing teams, improving software delivery pipelines.
• Propose innovative ideas to enhance build, test, and deployment processes, contributing to team efficiency and product quality.

Qualifications

Required

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Familiarity with computer networking and networking equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Enthusiastic, willing to learn, and takes ownership of assigned work.

Assets

• Knowledge of object‑oriented programming languages such as C/C++, C#, Java, or Python.
• Exposure to DevOps tools such as Ansible, Docker, or Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with MS Windows Server, Linux, or virtual machine environments.
• Familiarity with enterprise tools such as GitLab, Rational Team Concert, DOORS/DOORS NG, or JIRA/Confluence.

Compensation

The expected hourly rate for this position is $21.20 – $33.23. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant work experience to date. As part of the student placement, you will be eligible for quarterly pay increases.

Accommodation

If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via [e-mail].