General Dynamics Mission System International
defence and security
CoopFall2026ErgonomicsandHumanFactors816Months
“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.
analytical and problem solving skills; Purposeful Innovation & Problem Solving
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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