Computer Science COOP Student

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The Ultra Engineering function manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities, generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs.We are now looking for a creative, talented, and self drivenComputer Science Co-Op Student. The successful Co-Op Student will work as a member of Utra’s Agile software development team. As such, the successful Co-Op Student will interact directly with Ultra’s senior software developers, thereby gaining significant experience in the development of real-world, high reliability, and safety critical software. As a member of Ultra’s Agile software development team, the successful Co-Op Student will take part in the development and testing of Ultra’s next generation sonar transmit and receive control software. This includes developing and testing software features to perform sonar waveform beamforming, sonar waveform band pass filtering, sonar array element equalization, sonar projector cavitation detection, and many other advanced sonar signal processing and controlling features.Moreover, the successful Co-Op student will interact with other development teams within Ultra to facilitate integration and system level testing between the transmit and receive control software and the actual sonar hardware. This work may require the successful Co-Op student to take part in real sea trials of Ultra’s next generation towed sonar systems. Such sea trials can take place at sea off the coast of Nova Scotia, or at specific calibrated sonar test ranges such as the US Navy’s Seneca Lake Sonar Test Facility or the US Navy’s Acoustic Research Detachment (ARD) facility at Lake Pend D’Oreille in Idaho.What are we looking for?Drives for Results: Ingrained in his/her work ethics, the successful Co-Op Student is driven to deliver results. This means the student naturally seeks to deliver high quality software, on time and that meets the customer’s requirements.Works in a team: The successful Co-Op student is an excellent team player. This means the student embraces collaboration with other team members, ensuring the team’s success.Technical competencies: The student is competent in as many of the following technologies as possible; Linux, C++, Java, Python, IIS, SQL and revision control tools such as Git or SVN.Communication skills: The student must possess good verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with other disciplines within the company.Familiarity with Agile development process is considered an asset.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. A review of this classification has excluded the marginal functions of the classification that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform this job proficiently. The requirements in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.Ultra specialises in providing application-engineered bespoke solutions. We focus on our customers’ mission critical and intelligent systems in the defence, security, critical detection & control markets. Our capabilities and technologies can be found on many of the world’s long-term military programmes. We employ over 4,500 employees across the globe and are listed on the London Stock Exchange. Ultra operates mainly as a Tier 3 (sub-system) and occasionally a Tier 2 systems provider, in the Maritime, C3 (Communications, Command and Control) and Cyber, military and commercial aerospace, nuclear and industrial sensors markets. We use both research and development, to provide innovative, mission specific bespoke technological solutions to our customer’s most complex problems. Learn more by visiting our website: https://www.ultra.group/What’s in it for you?We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries.We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.Reasonable accommodation statement: If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please emailcareers@ultra-us-gbs.comAdditional location specific information available upon contactThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. A review of this classification has excluded the marginal functions of the classification that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform this job proficiently. The requirements in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.What’s in it for you?We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries.We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP)We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.