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

Company Description Build bold. Deliver impact. Win together. 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. 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.

Job Description

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 (LC5ISR) program. The LC5ISR 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 LC5ISR “System-of-Systems”.

Key Responsibilities

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