Technical Co-op Program for Fall 2026 - Engineer

Job description

Support the platform delivery team for the River-class destroyer program by assessing the completeness of deliverables from the warship designer (BAE Systems Surface Ships Ltd. [BAE]) in preparation for the final design review.

The platform delivery team is multidisciplinary and includes naval architects, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers and naval engineers working within collaborative product teams. Your role will support platform leadership in managing contractual deliverables to the shipbuilder (Irving Shipbuilding Inc. [ISI]) and in assessing design completeness, technical gaps to be addressed, and associated risks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own engineering processes.
• Work with technical risk owners to develop mitigation plans.
• Coordinate the collection of evidence for design gate reviews.
• Apply systems engineering fundamentals to requirements and change management processes.

Qualifications

• Current student in a program related to science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM).
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to work independently.
• Results-oriented attitude and initiative.
• Eligibility for a NATO Secret level security clearance (e.g., 10 years in Canada or prior NATO Secret clearance documentation).

Additional desired skills

• Availability for at least eight (8) months.
• Experience with IBM DOORS.
• Valid NATO Secret level security clearance.
• Experience with Agile processes, ideally with JIRA.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel.
• Experience with Visio.
• Experience in Agile development.
• Experience developing metrics using tools such as Tableau, Python, and SQL.

What we offer

We deliver on work/life balance. We care about your physical, mental and financial well-being. In addition to a supportive, friendly and respectful workplace, here’s what you can expect:

• Flexible and compressed work schedules, the option to take Fridays off, and the ability to work remotely part-time.
• Competitive compensation.
• Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, statutory holidays and parental leave.
• Comprehensive family medical, dental and vision coverage from day one, including:
  • Virtual health care (24/7 access to health professionals).
  • A wellness spending account.
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) with in-person counselling sessions.
  • Travel medical insurance.
  • On-site fitness facilities at major offices.
• Registered retirement savings plan with company matching contributions from day one and access to financial advisors.
• Employee discounts on various goods and services.
• Access to a wide range of development tools, including:
  • Free learning resources via a modern platform.
  • Education assistance program.
  • Professional membership reimbursement.
  • Self-directed mentoring.