Defense Engineering Intern

NovAtel Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexagon's Autonomous Solutions in Calgary is seeking a Defense Engineering Intern FW to join our aerospace and defense engineering team for a 12-month term from May 3, 2027 to May 2, 2028.

You will work hands-on with GNSS receiver engineers on the latest defense firmware, performing design verification, test automation, and collaboration with software, verification and systems engineers to gain valuable experience in software design and verification.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in the Engineering Internship/Co-op program and have completed at least your 2nd or 3rd year of studies by the start of your work term
• Enrolled in Geomatics, Computer Science or other relevant engineering at an accredited post secondary institution
• Available for a minimum12 month work term, 37.5 hours a week
• Strong academic credentials
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written

Responsibilities

• Design, execution and documentation of verification methods for our receiver products
• Troubleshoot failing tests and/or units under test
• Test automation and postprocessing using Matlab and Python
• Contribute to the design of the Antijam product SW (depending on the capabilities of the successful candidate)
• Characterization of receiver behavior and design of new test scenarios
• Participate in design reviews

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Self-starter

Detail oriented

Education

Geomatics / Computer Science / relevant engineering

Tools

Matlab

Python

C++

Job description

Overview

Hexagon's Autonomous Solutions, is looking for a Defense Engineering Intern FW to join our high-tech engineering and manufacturing company for the period of May 3, 2027 to May 2, 2028. To support our focus on delivering high quality products, we are looking for an enthusiastic internship student to add to our Aerospace and Defense Engineering team. This role offers you a chance to work hands-on alongside our team of GNSS receiver engineers working on the latest defense Firmware. Working with our experienced team of software, verification and system engineersyou will gain valuable experience in software design and verification.

The Location: Hexagon is a global company with locations around the world. This position is based onsite in Calgary, AB.

Responsibilities

As a Defense Engineering Intern FW, responsibilities include:

• Design, execution and documentation of verification methods for our receiver products
• Troubleshoot failing tests and/or units under test
• Test automation and postprocessing using Matlab and Python
• Contribute to the design of the Antijam product SW (depending on the capabilities of the successful candidate)
• Characterization of receiver behavior and design of new test scenarios
• Participate in design reviews

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• Registered in the Engineering Internship/Co-op program and have completed at least your 2nd or 3rd year of studies by the start of your work term
• Enrolled in Geomatics, Computer Science or other relevant engineering at an accredited post secondary institution
• Available for a minimum12 month work term, 37.5 hours a week
• Strong academic credentials
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written

Key Success Factors:

• Able to work in a collaborative team environment
• Confident Self-starter
• Detail oriented person able to follow complex instructions with a “first-time right” attitude
• Motivated by challenging work
• You are comfortable working individually but know when to ask for help

Nice-to-Have:

• Interest in Signals and Systems, Embedded Software Design and/or Test Design
• Experience with Matlab, Python and C++

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications for this role? Let us decide! If you’re excited about the opportunities this role could bring, For any questions about the role or our company, please email our team at [e-mail] and we will be pleased to follow up with you. Please do not send cover letters or resumes to this address.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

The Company: Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications. You’ll be joining over 24,000 people in 50 countries on the leading edge of your field.

This position is with Hexagon’s Autonomous Solutions, a global technology leader, pioneering end-to-end solutions for assured positioning and autonomy on land, sea, and air. Our work touches every aspect of life, from sustainability on Earth to enabling autonomy. Come see why we are recognized as one of Alberta's Top 75 Employers since 2020!

This job posting closes on October 4, 2026.