General Dynamics Missions System International
Co-op Fall 2026 - Embedded Software Developer, Rapid Prototypes - 4 Month
🇨🇦Ottawa, Ontario, Canada3 days ago
CA$42,000 – CA$66,000Entry
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.
The General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada Advanced Vetronic Systems (AVS) team has a requirement for an Electrical/Software/Computer Engineering student to support multiple programs in the Vetronics product area. The successful candidate for this position will contribute to the support of embedded software for a number of products including the Smart Display, the Armament Mission Computer, and a turret actuation system.
Our Smart Displays serve as the tactical heart of the battlefield, utilizing a sophisticated hybrid architecture—Intel Xeon processors for high-performance map rendering alongside ARM-based microprocessors for real-time interface management (USB, CAN, RS422).
In our Video Systems group, you will work with high-performance embedded Linux environments to architect low-latency, Ethernet-based video streaming across vehicle networks. For those interested in system-level design, our Armament Mission Computer (AMC) offers a state-of-the-art sandbox for developing custom targeting solutions. Furthermore, our Turret Actuation team is revolutionizing mechanical control through innovative new technologies, supported by high-fidelity, quarter-size functional models for rapid prototyping and validation.
The Vetronics team's software runs close to the hardware. We measure our boot time in milliseconds. There is no huge Java VM or Apache web server backend framework running our code - in some cases there is an embedded Linux kernel, in some cases a thin embedded operating system, and in some cases, there is no operating system at all. We write code for ARM processors and microprocessors. Think: code that's written for an Odroid, Arduino or Raspberry Pi, but take it to the next level.
It is a requirement that 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.
Compensation
The expected hourly rate for this position is $21.20 – $33.23. Final compensation will be determined based on your relevant work experience to date. As part of student placement, you will be eligible for quarterly pay increases.
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If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via recruitment@gd-ms.ca.
