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Summer Student - Radar Systems Engineering
full-time•Ottawa
About this role
Job Posting Title
Summer Student - Radar Systems EngineeringJob Category
Adminstrative & Office SupportLanguage Requirements
English / AnglaisFlexible Work Agreement Type
On site / Sur placePosting End Date
2026-02-07Job Grade
STU-0Pay Range
Commensurate with Experience / Selon l’expérienceJob Summary
Who we are:NAV CANADA is the world’s second largest Air Navigation Service Provider. We are a private company that operates mission critical systems that are fundamental to the safe and efficient service that manage 12 million aircraft movements a year.
Job Summary:
As a member of the Radar System Engineering Team; the Radar Engineering Student will be involved in new and ongoing development and software Support.
You will have a diverse set of responsibilities which can include develop/enhance software, data analysis, system and software testing.
In this work term, April to August 2026, the primary task for the student will be able to work individually and within a modified Agile Team on developing and refactoring our surveillance maintenance and toolchain software.
Job Description
Why Us:
- Get real experience in programing, and system engineering.
- Learn to use code change management, requirements management, code review and testing tools.
- Learn to the different aspects of working in a Agile Framework.
- Get hands on experience with system deployment and testing.
Responsibilities
- Software development (C/C++/Python/JavaScript) and testing.
- System Hardware installation, setup and testing.
- Create test plans, procedures and scripts.
- Support life cycle support activities of current systems and lab environments.
Desired Skills
- Good understanding of programming.
- Good understanding of operating systems.
- Good understanding of Networking.
- Good oral and written communications in English.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Working Conditions:
- This is a 5 days a week onsite role at the Technical Services Centre, 280 Hunt Club Road, Ottawa, ON
- public transportation access
- Free parking
- Free gym access
- You are required to be a registered full time student who is returning to full time studies in the fall 2026.
NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.
Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.
The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for next steps will be contacted.
-What you'll do
- The Radar Engineering Student will be involved in software development and testing, as well as system hardware installation and setup. Responsibilities include creating test plans and supporting lifecycle activities of current systems.
About NAV CANADA
NAV CANADA is the private sector, non-share capital corporation that owns and operates Canada's civil air navigation service (ANS).
NAV CANADA co-ordinates the safe and efficient movement of aircraft in Canadian domestic airspace and international airspace assigned to Canadian control. Through its coast to coast to coast operations, NAV CANADA provides air traffic control, flight information, weather briefings, aeronautical information, airport advisory services, and electronic aids to navigation.
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What does a Summer Student - Radar Systems Engineering do at NAV CANADA?
As a Summer Student - Radar Systems Engineering at NAV CANADA, you will: the Radar Engineering Student will be involved in software development and testing, as well as system hardware installation and setup. Responsibilities include creating test plans and supporting lifecycle activities of current systems..
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