Robotics & Systems Engineering Student

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Date: 2 Mar 2026

Location: Ottawa, CA, K2M 1W8 Ottawa, ON, CA

Company: Calian

Summer 2026 Co-op | 4 or 8 Months | On-site in Ottawa 

 

Position Overview 
 
Reporting to the Systems Engineering team, the Robotics & Systems Engineering student will support the development and testing of robotic navigation platforms related to resilient and precise GNSS positioning. This role offers hands-on exposure to advanced PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) systems, autonomous mission planning, and performance validation in both lab and field environments. 

 

The student will contribute to real-world system development by assisting with test scenario creation, field data collection, and performance analysis of next-generation navigation technologies 
 

Responsibilities 

  • Support the development and execution of robotic navigation test scenarios 

  • Assist with integration and validation of GNSS and PNT systems 

  • Conduct field testing and data acquisition activities 

  • Analyze performance data and prepare technical summaries and reports 

  • Contribute to autonomous mission planning and system configuration 

  • Support software development and scripting activities (Python, embedded systems) 

  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to troubleshoot and improve system performance 

  • Document processes, findings, and recommendations 

 

Qualifications 
 

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering program (3rd or 4th year preferred) in Automation & Robotics, Robotics Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field 

  • Strong interest in autonomous systems, robotics, or navigation technologies 

  • Experience with ROS/ROS2, ArduPilot, PixHawk, or similar autonomous platforms 

  • Programming experience in Python and/or Embedded C 

  • Familiarity with Linux and/or RTOS environments 

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with task-driven guidance 

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills 

 

Compensation 
 

$27.74 - $30.74/hour 

 

Vacancy 
 
We have 1 available position(s). 

 

Job Title: Robotics & Systems Engineering Student 

Requisition Number: 2265 

Date: March 2, 2026 

Location 1: Ottawa, ON 

Remote: No 

Business Unit: Defence & Space 

Department: GNSS 

Job Type: Student 

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