Winter 2027 Co-op - Software Developer (International Program Team)

Dartmouth, NS
On-site
Posted Sep 18, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Oct 11, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Not Applicable

Job summary

The candidate will perform software development, programming, and debugging for naval programs. Responsibilities include unit testing, documentation, and reporting within an Agile team environment.

Job details

Standard Job Description The candidate will participate in a structured cooperative educational/work program between Lockheed Martin Canada Inc. (Lockheed Martin) and a college/university where they are enrolled in an accredited degree program directly related to skills required by the company. Candidate will perform assigned tasks in technical/engineering disciplines e.g., Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering. Specifically, the candidate will perform software development work for naval programs. This May Include Programming and debugging in both C++ and Java Unit testing and documentation Software design Status & Metrics Reporting Working in an Agile team environment Various other tasks as required. Basic Qualifications Current student in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or substantially similar field Aptitude for programming and debugging with the latest tools in an Object-Oriented environment Knowledge of programming in Java Eligible for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secret clearance in a timely manner. Desired Skills Knowledge of programming in C++ Knowledge of UML or SysML Knowledge of Agile/Scrum software development practices Good communication skills, and ability to work within a team Active Security Clearance will be considered an asset.

What you’ll do

The candidate will perform software development, programming, and debugging for naval programs. Responsibilities include unit testing, documentation, and reporting within an Agile team environment.

Requirements

Applicants must be current students in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field with knowledge of Java. Eligibility for NATO Secret clearance is required.