Co-op Software Engineer (Winter 2027) - Hybrid & Flexible Hours

General Dynamics Mission Systems - Canada; Cole Harbour 30; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (where applicable)

Networking opportunities

Onsite amenities

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada is offering a Co-op Winter 2027 in Software Engineering for a 4–8 month term. You will contribute to software development for mission-critical systems under senior engineers, gaining hands-on experience across design, implementation, testing, and documentation.

We seek students enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution who can work on-site. Expect exposure to C++, C, Java, Python, and modern development practices, with security clearance

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
• Understanding of software engineering principles and the software development lifecycle.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• Effective communication and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Enthusiastic, motivated, and willing to learn under guidance from senior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, analysis, and implementation of software features to meet system requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and document software in languages such as C++, C, Java, and Python.
• Support integration of software with third-party equipment and internal systems, including analysing interface specifications.
• Participate in software testing, including unit, integration, and verification tests, and document results under guidance.
• Prepare technical documentation, such as requirements, design notes, test plans, and reports, following standard templates.
• Investigate system problem reports, support root cause analysis, and assist in resolving software issues.
• Maintain the codebase in accordance with coding standards and configuration management practices.
• Collaborate with team members, share ideas, and present work during design or peer reviews.
• Support internal customers and contribute to high-level integration and qualification testing.

Skills

C++

C

Java

Python

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software/CS/ECI

Tools

Git

Job description

General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada is offering a Co-op Winter 2027 in Software Engineering for a 4–8 month term. You will contribute to software development for mission-critical systems under senior engineers, gaining hands-on experience across design, implementation, testing, and documentation.

We seek students enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution who can work on-site. Expect exposure to C++, C, Java, Python, and modern development practices, with security clearance