Co-op Software Engineer - Hybrid, Impactful Defense Tech

General Dynamics Mission Systems; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible hours

Onsite amenities

Future co-ops or roles

Mentorship and networking

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems - Canada is seeking a co-op Software Engineering student for an 8‑month Winter 2027 role in Ottawa. You will contribute to design, development, testing, and documentation of software and embedded systems for defence operations.

The position emphasizes hands-on SDLC experience, team collaboration, and coding across multiple languages. Applicants must be enrolled in a recognized Canadian post‑secondary institution and provide proof of enrolment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary program and eligible for co-op.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software and embedded/firmware systems.
• Assist in integration, debugging, and verification activities.
• Document code and workflows; support automated testing.
• Collaborate with engineers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in planning, code reviews, and iterative development.

Skills

C# / Java / Kotlin / Python / C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or related

Tools

Git

Jenkins / GitLab CI

Docker / Kubernetes

CI/CD tooling

OpenWebUI / Ollama / Tika

Android Studio / Gradle

Linux scripting (bash/powershell)

Make / build systems

Job description

General Dynamics Mission Systems - Canada is seeking a co-op Software Engineering student for an 8‑month Winter 2027 role in Ottawa. You will contribute to design, development, testing, and documentation of software and embedded systems for defence operations.

The position emphasizes hands-on SDLC experience, team collaboration, and coding across multiple languages. Applicants must be enrolled in a recognized Canadian post‑secondary institution and provide proof of enrolment.