General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada
defence and security
Co-opFall2026-SystemArchitecture-8-12Months
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“Co-op Fall 2026 - System Architecture - 8-12 Months at General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada. Skills: System Architecture, MBSE, AI tools, Cloud technologies. Contribute to analysis of system design. Contribute to development of system architecture”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver impact; Enhance national security; Strengthen communities; Protect the people we serve; Contribute to programs that matter; Delivery of capabilities used in land operations
Industry & Context.
Problem solving abilities; Problem Solving
Registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program, Security assessed workforce, Meet all applicable security requirements, Ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance, Meet additional security requirements, Gain access to technical data, Gain access to classified areas, Gain access to information subject to international regulations, Eligible to work in Canada
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Currently pursuing a University Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent technical degree, Eligible to work in Canada, Meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance
Nice to Have
Experience in technical document writing, Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models, Familiarity with AI tools and cloud technologies, Familiarity with the engineering lifecycle (e. g. requirements management, configuration management, test management), Experience with system architecture adjacent disciplines or specializations: SoS architecture, Test/V&V engineering, Software engineering (Python)
What You'll Do.
Contribute to analysis of system design
Contribute to development of system architecture
Participate in system design
Participate in options analysis
Contribute to development of system models
Collaborate with system architects
Shadow system architects
Document analysis and design
Leverage cloud-based platforms
Develop scripts to automate
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with and shadow system architects; Working with a collaborative team
Communication Scope
Verbal communication skills; Written communication skills; Clear articulation of ideas; Delivery to an audience
Process & Methodology
Requirements management, Configuration management, Test management
Full Job Description
Build bold. Deliver impact. Win together. At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, we’re not just engineering technology — we’re shaping the future of defence and security. Our teams design and deliver advanced, mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, strengthen communities, and protect the people we serve. If you’re looking for meaningful work that contributes to a safer, more secure world, you’ll find purpose here. Every day, your skills will directly impact programs that matter. We are looking for a System Architecture co-op to join our Land C5ISR Architecture team in Calgary or Ottawa in the Fall of 2026. In this role, the student will gain hands-on experience with architecture and system engineering activities that directly contribute to the delivery of capabilities used in land operations. Working alongside senior architects, the student will develop skills in areas such as model-based systems engineering (MBSE), requirements management, and design analysis. As a System Architecture co-op on the SoS Architecture team, you can expect to: * Contribute to the analysis of system design and obsolescence; * Contribute to the development of system architecture and requirements; * Participate in system design, options analysis and trade studies; * Contribute to the development of system models using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools; * Collaborate with and shadow system architects on problem space definition, architectural analysis, and solution development; * Document analysis and design in accordance with relevant standards and company standard processes; * Leverage AI tools and cloud-based platforms to support work packages; * Develop scripts to automate day-to-day tasks; * Other duties as required. ## Qualifications Required Skills & Experience * Currently pursuing a University Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent technical degree. Note: Yo
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