General Dynamics Mission System International

defence and security

CoopFall2026ErgonomicsandHumanFactors816Months

$0–0k Calgary, Alberta, Canada INTERNSHIP
The Brief

“Co-op Fall 2026 - Ergonomics and Human Factors - 8-16 Months at General Dynamics Mission System International. Skills: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Human engineering, Usability analysis. Apply ergonomics and human factors methodologies to designs in progress. Participate as part of the human factors team in creating designs or updates to designs addressing as well physical ergonomic considerations and identifying concerns”

What You'll Achieve.

Build bold; Deliver impact; Win together; enhance national security; strengthen communities; protect the people we serve; contributes to a safer, more secure world; your skills will directly impact programs that matter

Industry & Context.

defence and security
Problems you'll solve

analytical and problem solving skills; Purposeful Innovation & Problem Solving

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment, with minimum supervision this includes in outdoor environments and in and around large vehicles, General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed, Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance, Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations, You must be eligible to work in Canada

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment, with minimum supervision this includes in outdoor environments and in and around large vehicles, written and verbal communication skills, analytical and problem solving skills, An understanding of human engineering concepts and/or graphical user experience, An understanding of ergonomic implications in a design, Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree focusing on Ergonomics, Biomechanics or Kinesiology with a supporting focus in Human Factors engineering through Psychology, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent, General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed, Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance, Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations, You must be eligible to work in Canada

Nice to Have

Experience designing hardware or workspaces an asset, Knowledge and use of user evaluations and elicitation methods an asset, Knowledge of anthropometric modeling an asset, Experience with usability analysis and reporting including statistical analysis is an asset, Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred

What You'll Do.

Apply ergonomics and human factors methodologies to designs in progress

Participate as part of the human factors team in creating designs or updates to designs addressing as well physical ergonomic considerations and identifying concerns

Elicitation of requirements and user needs

Creating human engineering inputs for delivery to the design team and supplying timely technical direction

Creation of or review and assessment of prototypes and mockups

Working with the development team to investigate and respond to problem reports

Analyzing and investigating multiple possible designs solutions

providing recommendations and documenting rationale

Participating in peer reviews of various work products

Creating tasks analysis and function allocation

Anthropometric and works space analysis through the interaction with the Human Process® modeling tool

Research and user testing as identified

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Participate as part of the human factors team; Working with the development team; Participating in peer reviews of various work products; work alongside experienced professionals

Communication Scope

written and verbal communication skills

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