General Dynamics Mission System International
defence and security
Co-opFall2026-SystemsEngineering-8Months
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“Co-op Fall 2026 - Systems Engineering - 8 Months at General Dynamics Mission System International. Skills: Systems Engineering, system architecture, systems and software design, testing. Perform development of system architecture. Support Metrics development”
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.
Purposeful Innovation & Problem Solving; Solid problem solving skills; willingness to develop a shared understanding of the problem with others
registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program, all of its workforce be security assessed, Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance, meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations, eligible to work in Canada
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, or an applicable scientific discipline
Nice to Have
Modelling diagrams and modelling software applications, Technical document writing, Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models
What You'll Do.
Perform development of system architecture
Support Metrics development
Participate in systems and software design
Execute written test plans and test
Identify system defects
resolve issues and verify solutions have been correctly
Participate in an Agile
Document the analysis
design and test in accordance with development standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborative team environment; excellent collaboration skills; develop a shared understanding of the problem with others; Networking opportunities across teams and disciplines
Communication Scope
Sound communication skills; Good presentation skills, preparing and presenting
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 Systems Engineering co-op to join our Headquarters System Engineering team working on the Land Command Support System (LCSS). LCSS provides the Canadian Armed Forces with the highly integrated command and control communications system they need. A highly integrated tactical system composed of communication, networking and information management sub-systems, LCSS is part of every Canadian Army vehicle, weapon platform and headquarters; comprising hardware, firmware and software.. As a Systems Engineering co-op on the LCSS team, you can expect to: * Perform development of system architecture and requirements; * Support Metrics development and presentation; * Participate in systems and software design, use cases, and trade studies; * Execute written test plans and test procedures; * Identify system defects, resolve issues and verify solutions have been correctly implemented; * Participate in an Agile team; * Document the analysis, design and test in accordance with development standards. ## Qualifications Essential * Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, or an applicable scientific discipline. Assets * Experience with/in the following: * Modelling diagrams and modelling software applications. * Technical document writing. * Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models. It would be excellent if the candidate had a combination of the following qualities, but we will work with them to grow in these areas: * Ab
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