Co-op Fall 2025 - Test Engineering - 8 Months

At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, our focus extends beyond engineering technology solutions—we are dedicated to cultivating careers. If you seek a purpose-driven career solving some of the world’s most critical problems, alongside some of the brightest engineering minds, your application is welcome. Join a community where your unique perspective propels innovation.

Why Join Us?

• Realize your Impact: Our work enables customers to successfully navigate 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 talented 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: Flexible Work Environment: We have On-site and Hybrid positions, this is often dependant on the nature of your role. We offer a variety of options for your work schedule which includes compressed work week options, flexible start times and shut down periods. We champion work-life balance, ensuring you have time for personal endeavors and your professional aspirations

This role will be working on the Land Command Support System (LCSS) which primarily supports the Canadian Army operations by providing the information services required to make effective and timely decision. The system is an interconnected network of digital communications and information systems by which the data needed to plan, direct and control tactical land operations is communicated, stored, processed, and displayed. The Tactical Systems Integration Lab Support Team execute integration and system testing before it is fielded to the customer.

In this role, primary responsibilities may include:

• Test planning, definition, execution, reporting and supporting lab setup and configuration
• Integration activities such as new features and workaround solutions, you will also prepare and deliver customer-facing test proposals and plans for new work coming into the pipeline
• Engaging with customer representatives, vendors and other department staff during the development, planning, execution and keep status on its formal and informal test cycles reporting phases.
• Developing integration and test procedures, including configuration descriptions, execution and monitor expected outcomes in accordance with design documents
• Planning, building, configuring and validating testing operations by developing communications / system management plans and network configuration
• Performing investigations and identify debugging issues during testing and field exercises,
• Other duties will include supporting external test events, field trials and writing technical reports

Essential

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, or an applicable scientific discipline.

Assets

• Experience/Familiarity/Interest in the following:
  • Investigation, analysis, and resolution of  system issues; with the ability to understand the interdependencies and interactions of between subsystems;
  • Networking concepts and protocols such as DSCP, VLANs, RIP, PIM;
  • Familiarity with UHF/VHF Radios, modulations schemes, and voice/data networks

Security Clearance

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

We believe the unique contributions of each of our colleagues are key in our ability to drive innovation. By fostering a culture of belonging, encouraging idea sharing at all levels, and reinforcing the very real impact of what we do, we offer an environment where everyone can take pride in their work. If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via [email protected].