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 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 Robust 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

📌 Co-op-Systems Engineer Winter'27 (8-12 months) (Kanata)
🏢 Leonardo DRS
📍 Kanata