Student, Software Developer

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada; London; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is seeking a Student, Software Developer to contribute to software for Light Armoured Vehicles, with flexibility for embedded or desktop development. Expect to join a team that develops across Windows CE/Embedded and Linux, using C/C++ and UML, with emphasis on testing, reporting, and collaboration.

Anticipated start date is May 2027 for a 4–8 month term, with varied start dates. Applicants should indicate availability.

Qualifications

• Development on Windows CE/Embedded and Linux platforms.
• Proficiency in C or C++ for x86/64, ARM, Motorola, Freescale.
• Familiarity with UML design and model-driven development.
• Experience with serial communication protocols and logging.
• Testing and debugging skills.
• Knowledge of vehicle communication networks (SAE J1939, TCP/IP, UDP).
• Interest in concept/UI/feature development.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Able to meet Anthropometrical Size Requirements for confined spaces.
• Exposure to control theory/mechatronics is a plus.
• Experience in Linux and real-time systems is desirable.
• Understanding of safety-critical standards (ISO 26262/MISRA) and cyber security basics.

Responsibilities

• Requirements definition for software projects.
• Planning and scheduling tasks.
• Software development for desktop applications and state-machine oriented software.
• Software testing and validation.
• Reporting progress and status updates.
• Issue tracking and resolution.

Skills

C/C++

Linux

Windows CE

UML

Serial protocols

Real-time systems

Vehicle networks

Qt

Xamarin Forms

Windows Forms

Tools

Windows CE/Embedded

Linux

Qt

Xamarin Forms

Windows Forms

Job description

Description

The pay range for this position is $27.25-$27.75 per hour.

Student, Software Developer

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 2027, with an expected 4 to 8 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

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

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

• Physical Environment: Office
• Hazards: NA

Physical Demands Description

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

• 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)