Student, Software Developer

General Dynamics Land Systems

London

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
CA$27.25–CA$27.75 Per Hour
SKILLS
ARM (Advanced RISC Machine), Agile Programming Methodologies, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Communications Protocols, Debugging Skills, Embedded Linux, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Internet Security, Interpersonal Skills, Linux Operating System, Microsoft Windows CE Operating System, Network Protocols, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Qt GUI (Graphical User Interface) Toolkit, Requirements Management, Safety Systems, Serial Communications Protocols, Software Development, Surveillance, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), UDP (User Datagram Protocol), Unified Modeling Language (UML), User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Windows Forms (WinForms), Writing Skills, x86 Processors
LOCATION
London
POSTED
19 days ago

Description

The anticipated start date for the role is September 2026. The duration expected for this position is a minimum 8-month term, with flexibility to go up to 16-months based on candidate availability. Feel free to indicate your availability on your application. The pay range for this position is $27.25 - $27.75 per hour.
 
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:
1)    Physical Environment: Office 
2)    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) 

About the Company

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General Dynamics Land Systems

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS), headquartered in Sterling Heights, Michigan is a wholly-owned business unit of General Dynamics Corporation’s (NYSE:GD) Combat Systems group and is a global leader in the design, development, production, support and enhancement of tracked and wheeled military vehicles. GDLS has a 70-year defense heritage of providing a full spectrum of high quality, technically superior, high value products and services to the United States and its Allies and demonstrates the leadership, financial resources, technology and strength of more than 7500 employees who are dedicated to making the Company the World’s preferred supplier of land vehicles and weapons systems. This dedication assures every shareholder, customer, and the nation, that the name General Dynamics will always mean Strength on Your Side.

At the heart of Land Systems’ military-vehicle platforms is the Abrams main battle tank and the family of Stryker and LAV wheeled combat vehicles. These key ground-force assets remain critical to the military’s structure and offer continuing opportunities for modernization and enhancements that meet the Warfighter’s evolving requirements while increasing troop safety and effectiveness.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
FOUNDED
1982
WEBSITE
http://www.gdls.com/