Student - Radar Systems Engineering

NAV CANADA; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent air navigation service provider in Ottawa is seeking a Summer Student for the Radar Systems Engineering team. The student will engage in software development and testing, using programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and JavaScript, while also working individually and within an Agile team. This role provides an opportunity to gain real experience in programming, system engineering, and development processes. Interested candidates should be registered full-time students returning to studies in fall 2026.

Benefits

Free gym access

Free parking

Public transportation access

Qualifications

• Candidates must be registered full-time students returning to studies in fall 2026.
• Strong programming understanding is essential.
• Good knowledge of operating systems and networking is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test software applications using C/C++/Python/JavaScript.
• Install, setup, and test system hardware.
• Create test plans, procedures, and scripts.
• Support lifecycle activities for current systems and lab environments.

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

Education

Registered full-time student

Tools

C/C++

Python

JavaScript

Job description

Summer Student - Radar Systems Engineering

Job Category: Adminstrative & Office Support

Language Requirements: English / Anglais

Flexible Work Agreement Type: On site / Sur place

Posting End Date: 2026-02-07

Job Grade: STU-0

Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience / Selon l’expérience

Who we are:

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.

Job Summary:

As a member of the Radar System Engineering Team; the Radar Engineering Student will be involved in new and ongoing development and software Support.

You will have a diverse set of responsibilities which can include develop/enhance software, data analysis, system and software testing.

In this work term, April to August 2026, the primary task for the student will be able 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 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.

Working Conditions:

• This is a 5 days a week onsite role at the Technical Services Centre, 280 Hunt Club Road, Ottawa, ON
• public transportation access
• Free parking
• Free gym access
• You are required to be a registered full time student who is returning to full time studies in the fall 2026.

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.