JR-8229 – Radar Systems Engineering COOP

NAV CANADA; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Public transportation access

Free parking

Free onsite gym

Job summary

NAV CANADA invites a Surveillance System Engineering student to contribute to the development and refactoring of radar surveillance software. You will work within a SAFe-aligned team on new features, maintenance, and toolchain improvements, with emphasis on code quality and collaboration.

The role provides practical experience in programming, software testing, and system deployment within a hybrid work arrangement at NAV CANADA’s Ottawa facilities.

Qualifications

• Strong programming fundamentals across languages (C/C++/Python/JS) and OS concepts.
• Ability to analyze and test software and systems.
• Graduate student pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Software development (C/C++/Python/JavaScript) and testing.
• System Hardware installation, setup and testing.
• Create test plans, procedures and scripts.
• Support life cycle activities for current systems and lab environments.

Skills

Programming understanding

Operating systems

Networking

Communication (English)

Independent/team work

Engineering/CS student

Education

Graduate student in Engineering/CS

Job description

Job Posting Title JR-8229 – Radar Systems Engineering COOP

Job Category Student

Language Requirements English / Anglais

Flexible Work Agreement Type Hybrid / Hybride

Posting End Date 2026-09-21

Job Grade STU-1

Pay Range Commensurate with Experience / Selon l’expérience

Job Summary

As a member of the Surveillance System Engineering Team; the Surveillance Engineering Student will be involved in new and ongoing development and engineering support of Air Traffic Control surveillance systems. You will have a diverse set of responsibilities which can include develop/enhance software, data analysis, system and software testing. In this work term, the primary task for the student will be able to work individually and within a Scale Agile Framework (SAFe) Team on refactoring our Radar Software.

Job Description

Who are we: NAV CANADA is the world’s second largest Air Navigation Service Provider. We are a private company that operates mission critical systems that are fundamental to the safe and efficient service that manage 12 million aircraft movements a year. As a member of the Surveillance System Engineering Team; the Surveillance Engineering Student will be involved in new and ongoing development and engineering support of Air Traffic Control surveillance systems. You will have a diverse set of responsibilities which can include develop/enhance software, data analysis, system and software testing. In this work term, the primary task for the student will be the ability to work individually and within a modified Agile Team on developing and refactoring our surveillance maintenance and toolchain software.

Why Us

Get real experience in programing, and system engineering. Learn to use code change management, requirements management, code review and testing tools. Learn to the different aspects of working in a Scaled Agile Framework. Get hands on experience with system deployment and testing.

Responsibilities

• Software development (C/C++/Python/JavaScript) and testing
• System Hardware installation, setup and testing
• Create test plans, procedures and scripts
• Support life cycle support activities of current systems and lab environments

Desired Skills

• Good understanding of programming
• Good understanding of operating systems
• Good understanding of Networking
• Good oral and written communications in English
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Programs and Level Graduate student working towards a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or similar technical discipline.

COOP Eligibility

Program: 4 months Winter 2027 – January to April 2027

Work Location and Conditions

This is a hybrid role with onsite work minimum of 3 days a week at the Ottawa Technical System Centre (TSC) – 280 Hunt Club Road

Our TSC Facility has:

• public transportation access
• Free parking
• Free onsite gym

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught. Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required. The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for next steps will be contacted.

With approximately 4600 employees located from coast, to coast, to coast, we offer some of the most exciting careers in the field of aviation. Our employees deliver air traffic services, design and build our technology, maintain our systems, and provide a wide variety of technical and administrative support. Above all, our employees work together to keep our skies safe.

In exchange for your dedication and commitment, you'll receive a generous compensation and benefits package, opportunities for training and development, and the chance to work for a company that is at the forefront of its industry globally.