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At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, we’re not just engineering technology — we’re 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 you’re looking for meaningful work that contributes to a safer, more secure world, you’ll find purpose here. Every day, your skills will directly impact programs that matter.
The General Dynamics Mission Systems – Canada Advanced Vetronics Systems (AVS) team has a requirement for an Electrical/Software/Computer Engineering student to support multiple programs in the Vetronics product area. The successful candidate will contribute to the support of embedded software for a number of products, including the Smart Display platform.
Our Smart Displays contain a full‑computer (Intel Xeon) processor plus embedded ARM micro‑processors that manage external interfaces such as USB, CAN, or RS‑422. These systems are used by our military customers to display battlefield maps, sensor data, and other mission‑critical information.
The Vetronics team’s software runs close to the hardware. We measure boot times in milliseconds. There is no heavyweight Java VM or Apache web‑server backend; depending on the project we may have an embedded Linux kernel, a thin real‑time operating system, or no OS at all. We write code for ARM processors and micro‑controllers – think “Odroid, Arduino, Raspberry Pi” taken to the next level.
Control Systems & Signal Processing
In addition to the core display functionality, our roadmap now includes model‑based design of control‑system and signal‑processing algorithms that run on the same embedded platforms. Candidates will have the opportunity to:
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 $21.20 – $33.23. 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.
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Accommodation
If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via [email protected].