Summer 2027

Computer Science and Robotics Co-op

Information Technology

Posted on 9/4/2026

General Dynamics UK

General Dynamics UK

201-500 employees

UK defense contractor delivering C4I, AFV

Compensation Overview

CA$21.18 - CA$33.23/hr

+ Quarterly raises

Sherbrooke, QC, Canada

Hybrid

Hybrid schedule with up to two days of remote work per week.

Bachelor's

Category
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Agile
Software Testing
C/C++
Robotics
DevOps

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Requirements
  • Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer engineering, robotics engineering, or computer science.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with C++.
  • Understanding of software design patterns.
  • Understanding of automated testing, integration testing, and unit testing.
  • Understanding of software engineering principles and applying those techniques, tools, and knowledge to assigned work.
  • Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
  • Analyze requirements and participate in system design and feasibility studies.
  • Participate in design, implementation, and testing with minimal supervision.
  • Participate in software development, code reviews, and writing automated tests.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering functions throughout the development lifecycle to select components and sensors and capture and analyze the design.
  • Investigate system problem reports and perform root-cause and trend analyses.
  • Provide technical support during integration and qualification testing.
  • Help improve continuous development and integration infrastructure.
  • Present work during design reviews and other peer reviews.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of the Qt framework.

General Dynamics UK delivers defence technology and services to the UK MoD, including C4I communications, Armoured Fighting Vehicle capability, and avionics systems. Its products work by designing and integrating end-to-end defence systems that plan, deploy, manage and monitor battlefield information, with systems like Bowman, EvO, AJAX, and aircraft avionics. The company differentiates itself through long-standing MoD collaboration combined with in-house design and manufacturing to deliver large, end-to-end programs from a UK base in South Wales. Its goal is to equip the UK Armed Forces with reliable, integrated communications, combat-vehicle, and avionics systems for current operations and future capability programs.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$70M

Headquarters

Blackwood, United Kingdom

Founded

1962

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What believers are saying

  • UK resumed Ajax tests in April 2026, restoring deliveries toward 589 vehicles ordered.
  • The 2026 Light Mobility Vehicle consortium with Ford and Ricardo widens revenue beyond Ajax.
  • The 2026 U.S. Navy fire-control award supports UK strategic-deterrent work through 2033.

What critics are saying

  • Ajax safety investigations after November 2025 vomiting incidents threaten cancellations and reputational damage.
  • Three active Ajax investigations in January 2026 expose program stoppages and acceptance delays.
  • A failed LMV bid in 2027 leaves South Wales dependence on one troubled platform.

What makes General Dynamics UK unique

  • Merthyr Tydfil and Oakdale manufacture Ajax, anchoring Britain’s only sovereign armored-vehicle line.
  • Mission Systems supports Royal Navy deterrence through P-8A analysis and submarine fire-control systems.
  • General Dynamics UK sells into programs with deep MoD lock-in and long sustainment tails.

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