Software Engineering Developer, Junior/Intermediate at GDMSI

We are seeking Junior or Intermediate Software Engineering Developer to support the design, development, integration, and testing of mission-critical software and firmware used in land-based defence systems. In this role, you will work within Agile, multidisciplinary teams on applied software engineering problems involving systems integration, embedded and firmware development, automated testing, and deployment in complex operational environments. You will contribute directly to production systems across the software development lifecycle, working alongside experienced engineers on real-world capabilities. This posting is for a software engineering opportunity beginning Fall 2026 and is well suited for internal candidates or recent Engineering and Applied Science graduates. In this role you will • Design, implement, integrate, and maintain software and firmware components and plugins for mission-critical land defence systems. • Develop software for Windows desktop and embedded platforms, ARM processors, microprocessors, and Linux-based systems. • Design and implement user interfaces and features aligned with system requirements • Build and maintain automated tests (unit, integration, and system-level); support lab and field verification. • Participate in Agile team ceremonies, including stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives. • Collaborate with engineers across software, systems, hardware, test, and UX disciplines, as well as product owners and scrum masters, to deliver integrated solutions. • Document code, design decisions, test plans, and integration workflows; participate in technical and code reviews. • Analyze system behaviour, troubleshoot defects, and propose effective solutions. • Identify opportunities for technical or process improvements and contribute to best practices. • Assist with system-level testing, field trials, and integration activities; communicate updates and system behaviour to stakeholders. • Build technical skills, expand domain knowledge, and actively contribute to team learning and knowledge-sharing.