Student, Software Developer

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada; London; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology company in London, Ontario is looking for an intern to join their software development team, contributing to high-quality software solutions for light armored vehicles. The successful candidate will work on embedded controls and desktop applications, with a flexible start date and term length. Applicants should have proficiency in C or C++, testing skills, and familiarity with real-time systems and Agile methodologies. This role is ideal for those interested in software engineering and embedded systems.

Qualifications

• Experience with embedded systems and desktop applications.
• Knowledge of safety critical systems (ISO 26262/MISRA).
• Ability to work on a variety of platforms including Windows CE/Embedded and Linux.

Responsibilities

• Support requirements definition and planning stages.
• Assist in software development and testing.
• Participate in issues tracking and solution reporting.

Skills

C or C++ programming

Testing and debugging skills

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

Real-time systems

Tools

Qt

Xamarin Forms

Atlassian Suite

Job description

Description

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We are looking for someone to join our software development team who can contribute to the development of high quality software solutions for the family of Light Armoured Vehicles and who is willing to learn new skills. At Land Systems-Canada, we develop software for both embedded controls and desktop applications. We are looking for an intern who is interested in either embedded or desktop development and is flexible and willing to support either area. The anticipated start date for the role is May 2026, with an expected 4-month term. However, a variety of start dates and durations for this role are possible. Feel free to indicate your availability on your application.

Job Description

You will support the team as required in some or all of the following stages of software development:

• Requirements definition
• Planning
• Software development (desktop applications, applications for state machines, etc.)
• Software testing
• Reporting
• Issues tracking and sesolution

Preferred Qualifications Or Experience

• Development on a variety of platforms including Window CE/Embedded and Linux
• C or C++ (x86/64, ARM, Motorola, Freescale)
• Experience with Unified Modeling Language (UML) design and/or model driven development
• Experience with serial protocols for communication and logging
• Testing and debugging skills
• Knowledge of vehicle communication network protocols (SAE J1939, TCP/IP, UDP)
• Ability to participate in concept, UI, and feature development
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be able to meet Anthropometrical Size Requirements for confined space
• Control theory / Mechatronics
• Experience in Linux
• Real-time systems
• Vehicle systems
• Safety Critical Systems - (i.e. ISO 26262/MISRA)
• Cyber Security - (i.e. SAE J3061, NIST)
• Agile, V-Model, Atlassian Suite
• Development experience with Qt, Xamarin Forms, Windows Forms

Physical Conditions And Hazards

The conditions in which an individual or staff works, including but not limited to such things as amenities, physical environment, stress and noise levels, degree of safety or danger, temperature, location.

• Physical Environment: Office
• Hazards: NA

Physical Demands Description

This section objectively captures and describes the physical demands that are required to perform a particular job or role. Usually completed by the ergonomist.

Usual mobility demands required are standing, walking, sitting, and stair climbing to access upper offices as well as climbing in an out of Light Armoured Vehicles.

Equipment Utilized

This section describes the type of equipment an employee is required to use:

• Computer
• Phone
• Mobile device
• Medical Surveillance
• May include: Anthropometrical Size Restrictions depending on task

Personal Protective Equipment

Applicable when interacting with shop floor (safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection. extraction coveralls)