Co-op Winter 2027 - System of Systems Engineering - 8-16 Months

Gdmsi; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligibility for future co-ops or full‑

Hybrid work model

Networking across teams

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada is seeking a Co-Op Student to join the SoS Systems Engineering team. You will work on the LC5ISR program, helping define architecture, requirements, and information flows for a complex system-of-systems.

You will collaborate with DND and internal stakeholders, build MBSE artifacts, and participate in test activities, reviews, and milestone deliveries while ensuring security requirements are met. Hybrid work options may apply.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a university program for Systems/Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Elicit and define operational requirements with the customer (DND).
• Develop system diagrams and MBSE artifacts (activity, sequence, use case).
• Create system requirements and interface specs with end-to-end information flows.

Skills

MBSE

DoDAF

Requirements tracing

Verbal/written comms

Education

Student in Systems Engineering

Tools

VCRM

Job description

We are looking for a Co-Op Student to join the System-of-Systems (SoS) Systems Engineering (SE) Team as a Systems Engineering Analysts. As a member of the SoS SE team, you will work on the Canadian Armed Forces' Land Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (LC5ISR) program. The LC5ISR provides the Armed Forces with a highly integrated tactical system comprised of communication systems such as radios and telephony, core networking systems that connect intelligence and surveillance assets, battle management systems that enable streamlined operations, and information management systems that process large amounts and types of data. The SoS SE team plays a key role in defining the architecture and overall design of the LC5ISR "System-of-Systems".

In this role you can expect to:

• Work with the customer, the Department of National Defence (DND) to elicit and define operational requirements and desired capabilities.
• Develop activity, sequence, use case, and block definition diagrams to describe mission scenarios and use cases.
• Develop system requirements, interface specifications, and end-to-end information flows.
• Manage the traceability of higher-level requirements to lower-level requirements and to test artifacts.
• Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) techniques to develop Operational and System Views according to DNDAF/DoDAF.
• Support testing activities including verification and validation of requirements, writing test cases, and producing Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRMs).
• Present status updates and conduct reviews with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assume responsibility for deliverables, work products and ensure you are meeting program commitments and achieving program milestones.

What You Need to Have to Succeed

• Enrolled as a student in a Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other applicable scientific discipline at a recognized university program
• Demonstrated initiative and strong verbal and written communications skills.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment, with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrated capability of meeting commitments and delivering high quality work products.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Any applicable system engineering or related experience.
• Experience working with requirements.
• Experience diagramming system elements using block diagrams, sequence diagrams, and behavioural diagrams.
• Experience conducting technical analysis and documenting and communicating the results.
• Experience with Agile ceremonies and work execution techniques (Scrum, PI Planning, Story Points, etc.).
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering standards and best practices (such as INCOSE).
• Experience working with a government customer in a direct or indirect capacity.
• Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred.

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.

Compensation

The expected hourly rate for this position is $24.92 - $33.23. Final compensation will be determined based on your relevant work experience to date. As part of student placement, you will be eligible for quarterly pay increases.

Why Students Love Working Here

Purposeful Innovation & Problem Solving: You'll work alongside experienced professionals and some of the brightest minds in the defence sector, gaining hands‑on experience with next‑generation technologies. This is a place where your ideas are encouraged, creativity is valued, and you'll be supported as you learn and help drive modern, practical solutions.

Connection & Mentorship: Through onboarding to your career journey with us, you will work with teammates that are excited to share their experience and develop your skills. Have meaningful interactions, ask questions, and build relationships that can lead to lasting industry connections.

Perks & Highlights

• Eligibility for future co-ops or full-time roles
• Flexible work hours and compressed workweek options
• Hybrid work model (where applicable)
• Networking opportunities across teams and disciplines
• Onsite amenities and social events (gym, bike storage, trivia, appreciation events, etc.)
• Corporate discounts

Accommodation

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