Co-op-Systems Engineer (8-12 months)

Ottawa, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Internship

Job summary

Support the analysis, definition, design, development, and evaluation of complex systems across software, hardware, and mechanical disciplines. Assist with requirements and technical documentation, testing and installations, integrated logistics support, safety and reliability studies, and project reviews.

Job details

LEONARDO DRS, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia and is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leonardo which employs more than 45,000 people worldwide. We offer a competitive compensation package and a business culture which rewards performance. For additional information on LEONARDO DRS, please visit our website at www.drs.com. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in the defense and aerospace industry. Job Summary At Leonardo DRS, Systems Engineering co-op students contribute from day one. You’ll support the definition, design, and development of complex systems, working across software, hardware, and mechanical disciplines on both existing and developmental products. This co-op role will be based out of our location in Kanata, Ottawa and will be hybrid. Why Leonardo DRS? Hands-on learning with advanced engineering tools Real responsibility on active, mission-critical programs Close-knit team culture within a growing global organization Cross-disciplinary exposure across software, hardware, and mechanical systems Collaboration with teams, including manufacturing operations in Halifax What You’ll Do? Support systems analysis and functional evaluations Assist with interface definitions and control drawings Help develop system requirements and requirement traceability Create inputs for technical documentation and diagrams Support testing, installations, and ILS activities Assist with safety, reliability, and human factors studies Participate in project meetings, reviews, and documentation What We’re Looking For? Students enrolled in Engineering or Computer Science programs Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to learn quickly and adapt to evolving technologies Organized, flexible, and able to manage multiple tasks Build, Analyze, Test, Innovate with Leonardo DRS DRS Technologies Canada Ltd. (DRS Canada), is a leading mid-tier Canadian defence electronics company specializing in military voice and data communications systems; electro-optics (EO) and infrared search and tracking systems (IRST); command, control, communications, computers and intelligence (C4I) systems integration; deployable flight data recorders; defence/space electronics manufacturing

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled in an Engineering or Computer Science program. They should communicate and work well with others, learn quickly, adapt to evolving technologies, and manage multiple tasks in an organized and flexible manner.