Co-op Fall 2024 - Test Engineering - 4-Months

at  General Dynamics Mission Systems Canada

Company Description

At General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada, co-op positions mean hands-on impact. Join an inclusive team that engineers high technology solutions, products, and services that have a real-world impact.

• Realize your Impact: Our work enables customers to successfully execute missions across diverse domains of operation. Your fresh perspectives and ideas have the power to shape real solutions, influence projects and drive meaningful change.
• Kick-start your Career: Immerse yourself in various industry facets, gaining insights that span from cutting-edge technology to project management. Elevate your resume with a distinguished company to set the stage for a rewarding career, while paving the way for future full-time opportunities within General Dynamics.
• Grow your Network: Work side by side with seasoned professionals who are excited to share their experience and develop your skills. Have meaningful interactions, ask questions, and build relationships that can lead to lasting industry connections.
• Balance your Life: Our flexible environment is designed for you to thrive. With options to work from home or under a compressed nine-day fortnight schedule, we champion work-life balance, ensuring you have time for personal endeavors and your professional aspirations.

We encourage applications from women, members of the LGBTQ2+ community, diverse cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities. We will work with you around any workplace accommodation required during our application process. If you require accommodation or have questions, please contact Human Resources via recruitment@gd-ms.ca.
Job Description
General Dynamics Mission Systems Canada currently has a requirement for a co-op student in the role of Test Engineer. The Test Engineer, as part of the GDMS-C Maritime Acoustic Systems Group, will assist in carrying out the activities of requirements analysis, software test design and performing software/systems testing on Acoustic Processors and Mission Analysis systems. The co-op student shall report to the Test Lead for day-to-day direction.

In this role you can expect to:

• Perform software test activities and execute verification tests as directed by the Test Lead to ensure design requirements are met;
• Working under guidance from a senior engineer, develop and perform test cases to validate specific requirements;
• Assist in analyzing requirements allocated to the Acoustic Processing System;
• Assist in developing technical documentation;
• Operate and maintain test simulators and equipment;

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be enrolled in a Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering program or equivalent;
• Some project based experience with particular emphasis in the testing role would be an asset.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Working knowledge of formal software lifecycle;
• Unix Operating Systems;
• Knowledge of DOORS or other requirement management tool would be an asset;
• Practical knowledge of Matlab would be an asset.
• Knowledge and experience with Git or other software configuration management tool would be an asset;
• Knowledge and experience with RTC, JIRA, or other bug/issue tracking tool would be an asset;
• Development in C/C++ or Python would be an asset;
• GUI (Graphical User Interface) design and implementation would be an asset
• Working knowledge of Real Time Software would be an asset;
• Working knowledge Network architecture and protocols, socket programming would be an asset;
  Additional Information

• Perform software test activities and execute verification tests as directed by the Test Lead to ensure design requirements are met;
• Working under guidance from a senior engineer, develop and perform test cases to validate specific requirements;
• Assist in analyzing requirements allocated to the Acoustic Processing System;
• Assist in developing technical documentation;
• Operate and maintain test simulators and equipment