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Co-op-Systems Engineer Winter'27 (8-12 months)
@ Leonardo DRS
Kanata, Ontario
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Overview
Leonardo DRS is hiring a co-op Systems Engineering student for the Winter 2027 term, starting January 2027, for 8 to 12 months as a contractor. The role supports the definition, design and development of complex defence systems across software, hardware and mechanical disciplines. It is hybrid and based in Kanata, Ottawa.
Responsibilities:
- Support systems analysis and functional evaluations
- Assist with interface definitions and control drawings
- Help develop system requirements and traceability
- Support testing, installations and ILS activities
- Participate in project meetings, reviews and documentation
Requirements summary:
- Enrolled in Engineering or Computer Science program
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies
- Organized, flexible and able to manage multiple tasks
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- 2026-11-14
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- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Work setting | Office, Laboratory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Computer Science |
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Leonardo DRS
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
Job description
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. This role is for the Winter 2027 term, with a start date in January 2027.
Why Leonardo DRS?
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. This role is for the Winter 2027 term, with a start date in January 2027.
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
- 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
- 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
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