Co-op Fall - Software Developer/Tester

At General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada, co-op positions mean hands-on impact. Join an inclusive team that engineers high technology solutions, products, and services that have a real-world impact.

• Realize your Impact: Our work enables customers to successfully execute missions across diverse domains of operation. Your fresh perspectives and ideas have the power to shape real solutions, influence projects and drive meaningful change.
• Kick-start your Career: Immerse yourself in various industry facets, gaining insights that span from cutting-edge technology to project management. Elevate your resume with a distinguished company to set the stage for a rewarding career, while paving the way for future full-time opportunities within General Dynamics.
• Grow your Network: Work side by side with seasoned professionals who are excited to share their experience and develop your skills. Have meaningful interactions, ask questions, and build relationships that can lead to lasting industry connections.
• Balance your Life: Our flexible environment is designed for you to thrive. With options to work from home or under a compressed nine-day fortnight schedule, we champion work-life balance, ensuring you have time for personal endeavors and your professional aspirations.

We encourage applications from women, members of the LGBTQ2+ community, diverse cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities. We will work with you around any workplace accommodation required during our application process. If you require accommodation or have questions, please contact Human Resources via [email protected] .

Our Cyber team plays a pivotal role in General Dynamics, driving innovation and excellence in solutions for our customer's critical IT infrastructure.  As a Cyber team member, you'll be joining a project team that is dedicated to delivering a service health monitoring solution for a complex  network.

Responsibilities include

• Contributing to the design and development of the solution
• Collaborating with team members to prepare for demonstrations and test events, including developing test cases, test automation, and test execution
• Developing proficiency with the CI/CD pipeline and the lab infrastructure that supports testing and simulation
• Solving problems identified during integration testing and verification activities

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.  Nice to have: Specialization in Cyber.

We are willing to teach the necessary technical skills, and are looking for the following soft skills:

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Self-motivated, growth mindset
• Problem solving skills
• Attention to detail

Assets/Nice to Have

• Experience/familiarity with the following:
  • Tools and technologies: Git, GitLab, Python, Bash, PowerShell
  • Infrastructure technologies: VSphere, Ansible, Terraform, Cisco IOS
  • Host environments: Windows and Linux
  • Test frameworks: pytest, python unittest, Selenium
  • Concepts: networking (routing, switching, VLANs), SIEM

Security Clearance

• Must be able to obtain and maintain Canadian Security Clearance and a positive Controlled Goods Assessment.
• Eligibility to work in Canada as a Canadian Citizen.