Co-op Winter 2027 DevOps Engineering - 8-16 Months
General Dynamics Mission SystemsResponsibilities
- Support software and firmware build systems to ensure reliable and repeatable builds.
- Evaluate, document, and analyze software tools for engineering and product teams.
- Assist with automated test systems, test frameworks, and scripting.
- Participate in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem resolution under senior engineer guidance.
- Collaborate through scrums, task planning, and iterative development activities.
- Integrate development and testing efforts to improve software delivery pipelines.
- Propose improvements to build, test, and deployment processes.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field at a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution.
- Eligible for a co-op work term during the specified period and able to provide proof of enrolment and a recent academic transcript.
- Familiarity with computer networking and networking equipment.
- Knowledge of object-oriented programming languages such as C/C++, C#, Java, or Python is an asset.
- Exposure to Ansible, Docker, or Kubernetes is an asset.
- Familiarity with MS Windows Server, Linux, or virtual machine environments is an asset.
- Familiarity with GitLab, Rational Team Concert, DOORS/DOORS NG, or JIRA/Confluence is an asset.
- Experience with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred.
- Must be eligible to work in Canada and able to obtain and maintain applicable Canadian government security clearance and other required security assessments.
Benefits
- 8–16 month full-time temporary co-op placement beginning Fall 2026.
- Expected hourly compensation of $24.92–$33.23 with quarterly student-placement pay increases.
- Flexible work hours and compressed workweek options.
- Hybrid work model where applicable.
- Mentorship, onboarding, and networking opportunities across teams and disciplines.
- Eligibility for future co-op or full-time roles.
- Onsite amenities and social events, including a gym, bike storage, trivia, and appreciation events.
- Corporate discounts.
- Locations in Ottawa, Ontario, or Calgary, Alberta.
About General Dynamics Mission Systems
At General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, we develop mission critical C4ISR solutions across the land, sea, air, space and cyber domains, but that doesn’t tell our whole story. When downed pilots are isolated in enemy territory, our equipment gives them a lifeline to call home. When a student opens a textbook to learn about the universe, they’re looking at data and pictures sent using our technology. When the government needs to share crucial top-secret information, our products help them keep this information out of the wrong hands. When sailors need to locate underwater mines, our technology allows them to find explosives with unmanned underwater vehicles. Delivering C4ISR technology is what we do but we think why we do it is more important.