Co-op Winter - System of Systems Engineering

Co-op Winter 2027 - System of Systems Engineering - 8-16 Months

Build bold. Deliver impact. Win together.

At General Dynamics Mission Systems Canada, were not just engineering technology were 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 youre looking for meaningful work that contributes to a safer, more secure world, youll find purpose here. Every day, your skills will directly impact programs that matter.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must be enrolled at a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution and be eligible for a co-op work term during the period specified in the job posting. As part of your application, you must upload proof of enrolment and your most recent academic transcript

We are looking for a Co-Op Student to join the System-of-Systems (SoS) Systems Engineering (SE) Team as a Systems Engineering Analysts. As a member of the SoS SE team, you will work on the Canadian Armed Forces Land Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (LC5

ISR) program.

The LC5

ISR provides the Armed Forces with a highly integrated tactical system comprised of communication systems such as radios and telephony, core networking systems that connect intelligence and surveillance assets, battle management systems that enable streamlined operations, and information management systems that process large amounts and types of data. The SoS SE team plays a key role in defining the architecture and overall design of the LC5

ISR System-of-Systems.

• Work with the customer, the Department of National Defence (DND) to elicit and define operational requirements and desired capabilities.
• Develop activity, sequence, use case, and block definition diagrams to describe mission scenarios and use cases.
• Develop system requirements, interface specifications, and end-to-end information flows.
• Manage the traceability of higher-level requirements to lower-level requirements and to test artifacts.
• Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) techniques to develop Operational and System Views according to DNDAF/DoDAF.
• Support testing activities including verification and validation of requirements, writing test cases, and producing Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRMs).
• Present status updates and conduct reviews with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assume responsibility for deliverables, work products and ensure you are meeting program commitments and achieving program milestones.

• Enrolled as a student in a Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other applicable scientific discipline at a recognized university program.
• Demonstrated initiative and strong verbal and written communications skills.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment, with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrated capability of meeting commitments and delivering high quality work products.

• Any applicable system engineering or related experience.
• Experience working with requirements.
• Experience diagramming system elements using block diagrams, sequence diagrams, and behavioural diagrams.
• Experience conducting technical analysis and documenting and communicating the results.
• Experience with Agile ceremonies and work execution techniques (Scrum, PI Planning, Story Points, etc.).
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering standards and best practices (such as INCOSE).
• Experience working with a government customer in a direct or indirect capacity.
• Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred.

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 $24.92 - $33.23. Final compensation will be determined based on your relevant work…