Electrical Engineering CO-OP

Thales Avionics, Inc. (AGS); Mill Bay; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales Avionics, Inc. (AGS) in Mill Bay, BC, is recruiting an Electrical Engineering Coop for a 4- or 8-month internship starting January 2027.

You will support critical engineering activities on Royal Canadian Minor War and Auxiliary Vessels, gaining exposure to naval sustainment, regulatory compliance and hands-on engineering. Under supervision of experienced engineers, you will aid in defect management, certification assurance, onboard surveys and documentation improvements, while

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering student enrolled in a Canadian university.
• English language required.

Responsibilities

• Support defect analysis and specification writing under supervision.
• Organize and improve technical documentation and data.
• Assist onboard surveys and data collection.
• Support Engineering Changes, Deviations and Waivers processes.
• Use enterprise systems to maintain records of engineering activities.
• Coordinate technical information with Thales teams and ship staff.
• Assist with certification records and vessel status reconciliation.
• Provide service delivery support for work execution.
• Learn naval sustainment practices under experienced mentors.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

English

Education

Bachelor of Engineering program (Canada)

Tools

Jira

AutoCAD

Job description

Location: Mill Bay - Squl'ew', Canada

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

Electrical Engineering Coop

Mill Bay, BC, Victoria BC, Halifax NS- Hybrid

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

• Requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the ITAR or the EAR
• Requires a positive Controlled Goods assessment as you will have direct access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program
• Required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level

Position Summary

We have a current vacancy for a motivated Engineering student for a 4 or 8 month internship/coop (starting January 2027) with the MWAV program. As an Electrical Engineering Coop Student, you will support critical engineering activities for Royal Canadian Minor War and Auxiliary Vessels while gaining valuable experience in marine and mechanical engineering and regulatory compliance. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop professional skills on one of Canada's premier defense projects while working alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists.

Working under the supervision of experienced engineers and technical specialists, the student will contribute to defect management, certification assurance, onboard surveys, and the continuous improvement of engineering processes and documentation. This role provides practical exposure to naval sustainment operations, real-world regulatory frameworks, and cross-discipline engineering collaboration within a complex in-service support environment.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Technical Investigation Support: Assist engineers in analyzing defects, compiling technical information, and supporting progress toward resolution, including specification writing.
• Technical Data & Documentation: Help organize, validate, and improve the accuracy and usability of technical documentation and TDP information.
• Onboard Survey Assistance: Support the collection and organization of observations and data during onboard or documentation investigations.
• Engineering Change / Deviation Support: Contribute in the preparation and coordination of documentation required for Engineering Changes, Deviations, and Waivers.
• Enterprise Systems & Digital Tools: Use approved systems to maintain accurate, timely, and traceable records of engineering and maintenance activities.
• OEM & Stakeholder Coordination: Assist with gathering and relaying technical information between Thales teams, ship staff, and external partners.
• Certification Awareness: Support visibility of certification requirements by helping prepare records and reconcile documentation with vessel status.
• Service Delivery Support: Provide coordination assistance to ensure engineering information is available for work execution.
• Professional Development: Develop knowledge of naval sustainment practices while working under the guidance of experienced engineers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering Student, enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering Program in a Canadian University.
• English (Essential)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with the preparation of technical reports.
• Jira experience is an asset.
• Drafting/AutoCad experience is an asset.

Special Position Requirements

Will be required to use their personal vehicle for travel or ship visits to perform the essential functions of the position.

Schedule: 40 hrs/week. Overtime may be necessary depends on the demand and project schedule

Physical Environment: Office environment, (Hybrid- Working from home and at office), sometime required to work onboard ship.

Travel:

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) $55,000 - $65,000 CAD Annual.

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on - but not limited to - the employee's career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company's annual salary budget, the customer's program requirements, and the company's internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law.