Co-op Winter 2027 - Systems Integration, Verification, and Validation - 8-12 months

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. is offering a student role focused on the integration, verification, and validation of complex defence systems in Canada.

You will gain hands-on experience with system testing, requirements analysis, test automation, and process improvement activities across mission-critical environments. The role targets students pursuing engineering or related technical disciplines and emphasizes strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical/scientific discipline.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team.
• Enthusiastic, willing to learn, and takes ownership of assigned work.

Responsibilities

• Support the integration, verification, and validation of complex defence systems.
• Gain hands-on experience with system testing, requirements analysis, and test automation.
• Contribute to process improvement activities in testing and development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Computer Engineering; Software Engineering; Systems Engineering

Job description

In this role, students support the integration, verification, and validation of complex defence systems. These positions provide hands-on experience with system testing, requirements analysis, test automation, and process improvement activities. Students gain exposure to mission-critical systems used in land operations, including platforms deployed across vehicles, headquarters, and other operational environments.

Qualifications

• What You Need to Have to SucceedCurrently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical/scientific discipline.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team.
• Enthusiastic, willing to learn, and takes ownership of assigned work.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Java.
• Exposure to test automation frameworks or lab/system testing environments (e.g., Robot Framework, Selenium).
• Familiarity with requirements management or defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, DOORS).
• Understanding of system verification and validation processes.
• Exposure to hardware/software interfacing or embedded systems.
• 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.