Co-op May 2026 Advanced Vetronics Test & Verification, M1A1- 4-16 Month

The General Dynamics Mission Systems - Canada Advanced Vetronic Systems (AVS) team has a requirement for an Electrical / Software / Computer Engineering student to contribute to the testing and verification of an embedded control panel display which is being developed for the M1A1 Abrams main battle tank.

Most of our tank control products have an ARM microprocessor running external interfaces such as Ethernet USB CAN bus MIL-STD-1553 bus or RS422 and are used by our military customers to display battlefield maps commander or gunner turret controls etc. Our Video products run an embedded Linux on a more powerful ARM processor relying on Ethernet connections to push compressed video streams around a vehicle giving the soldiers inside a better view of whats happening outside. The product for this position is a blend of both technologies and provides the solider with video feeds on the screen as well as controls for the thermal viewer and turret motion. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and execution of test cases which means by the end of the term you will know how to control a tanks gun sight!

Responsibilities

• Development of Test Cases Covering Software Requirements
• Test Execution and Reporting
• Requirements Management In DOORS
• Potential for Development In DOORS DXL to automate requirement management functions
• Platform Integration Testing (in an M1A1 Tank!)
• Test Script / Application Development
• Test Automation

Qualifications :

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission SystemsCanada 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.

Additional Information :

Compensation

The expected hourly rate for this position is $23.08 $32.41. 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.

Why Students Love Working Here

Eligibility for future co-ops or full-time roles

Accommodation

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Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Intern

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1