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Student, Software Developer

London, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 25, 2026
1 position

$27–$28 / hour

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Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Apply by: Oct 23, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Internship

Job summary

Support software development for Light Armoured Vehicle systems, including embedded controls and desktop applications. Contribute to requirements definition, planning, development, testing, reporting, and issue tracking and resolution.

Job details

Description The anticipated start date for the role is May 2027, with an expected 4 to 8 month term. However, a variety of start dates and durations for this role are possible. Feel free to indicate your availability on your application. The pay range for this position is $27.25-$27.75 per hour. Student, Software Developer We are looking for someone to join our software development team who can contribute to the development of high quality software solutions for the family of Light Armoured Vehicles and who is willing to learn new skills. At Land Systems-Canada, we develop software for both embedded controls and desktop applications. We are looking for an intern who is interested in either embedded or desktop development and is flexible and willing to support either area. Job Description: You will support the team as required in some or all of the following stages of software development: Requirements definition Planning Software development (desktop applications, applications for state machines, etc.) Software testing Reporting Issues tracking and resolution Preferred qualifications or experience: Development on a variety of platforms including Window CE/Embedded and Linux C or C++ (x86/64, ARM, Motorola, Freescale) Experience with Unified Modeling Language (UML) design and/or model driven development Experience with serial protocols for communication and logging Testing and debugging skills Knowledge of vehicle communication network protocols (SAE J1939, TCP/IP, UDP) Ability to participate in concept, UI, and feature development Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills Must be able to meet Anthropometrical Size Requirements for confined space Control theory / Mechatronics Experience in Linux Real-time systems Vehicle systems Safety Critical Systems – (i.e. ISO 26262/MISRA) Cyber Security – (i.e. SAE J3061, NIST) Agile, V-Model, Atlassian Suite Development experience with Qt, Xamarin Forms, Windows Forms Physical Conditions and Hazards: Physical Environment: Office Hazards: NA Physical Demands Description: Usual mobility demands required are standing, walking, sitting, and stair climbing to access upper offices as well as climbing in an out of Light Armoured Vehicles. Equipment Utilized: Computer Phone Mobile device Medical Surveillance May include: Anthropometrical Size Restrictions depending on task Personal Protective Equipment: Applicable when interacting with shop floor (safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection. extraction coveralls)

What you’ll do

Requirements

The role seeks an intern interested in embedded or desktop development who is flexible and willing to learn; experience with C or C++, multiple platforms, testing and debugging, and communication protocols is preferred. Additional relevant experience may include UML, Linux real-time systems, vehicle systems, safety-critical software, cybersecurity, Agile or V-Model processes, and development frameworks such as Qt or Windows Forms.