Co-op-Systems Engineer Winter'27 (8-12 months)

Leonardo DRS; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, a leading defense and aerospace company, invites engineering and computer science students to join a systems engineering co-op in Kanata, Ottawa. The role supports definition, design, and development across software, hardware, and mechanical disciplines for both existing and developmental products.

The Winter 2027 term begins January 2027 with hybrid work. Learn through hands-on projects on mission-critical programs and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, including

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Engineering or Computer Science programs.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to learn quickly and adapt to evolving technologies.
• Organized and able to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support systems analysis and functional evaluations
• Assist with interface definitions and control drawings
• Help develop system requirements and traceability
• Create inputs for technical documentation and diagrams
• Support testing, installations, and ILS activities
• Participate in project meetings, reviews, and documentation

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Fast learner

Adaptability

Organization

Build-Analyze-Test

Education

Engineering or Computer Science studies

Job description

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Location: Kanata, ON, CA, K2V 1C2

LEONARDO DRS, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia and is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leonardo which employs more than 45,000 people worldwide. We offer a competitive compensation package and a business culture which rewards performance. For additional information on LEONARDO DRS, please visit our website at www.drs.com. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in the defense and aerospace industry.

Job Summary

At Leonardo DRS, Systems Engineering co-op students contribute from day one. You’ll support the definition, design, and development of complex systems, working across software, hardware, and mechanical disciplines on both existing and developmental products. This co-op role will be based out of our location in Kanata, Ottawa and will be hybrid. This role is for the Winter 2027 term, with a start date in January 2027.

Why Leonardo DRS?

• Hands-on learning with advanced engineering tools
• Real responsibility on active, mission-critical programs
• Close-knit team culture within a growing global organization
• Cross-disciplinary exposure across software, hardware, and mechanical systems
• Collaboration with teams, including manufacturing operations in Halifax

What You’ll Do?

• Support systems analysis and functional evaluations
• Assist with interface definitions and control drawings
• Help develop system requirements and requirement traceability
• Create inputs for technical documentation and diagrams
• Support testing, installations, and ILS activities
• Assist with safety, reliability, and human factors studies
• Participate in project meetings, reviews, and documentation

What We’re Looking For?

• Students enrolled in Engineering or Computer Science programs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to evolving technologies
• Organized, flexible, and able to manage multiple tasks
• Build, Analyze, Test, Innovate with Leonardo DRS

DRS Technologies Canada Ltd. (DRS Canada),is a leading mid-tier Canadian defence electronics company specializing in military voice and data communications systems; electro-optics (EO) and infrared search and tracking systems (IRST); command, control, communications, computers and intelligence (C4I) systems integration; deployable flight data recorders; defence/space electronics manufacturing

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• - Integrity
• - Agility
• - Excellence
• - Customer Focus
• - Community & Respect
• - Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.