Summer 2026 Co-op - Front-End Developer - Common Core - IRAD Team

Engineering

Halifax, NS, Montreal, QC, Ottawa, ON

18255BR

**About the role**

Common Core is an inner source project within Lockheed Martin Canada centered around the CMS 330 product. The Common Core developer will work with a team dedicated to retooling an existing legacy codebase to allow code reuse, while still allowing program customization as needed. The developer will communicate design ideas to the product owner, development team, and other stakeholders using tools such as user flows, journey diagrams, interface mock-ups, wireframes, and prototypes. They will implement these designs using primarily Java. As an inner source project, the team’s primary stakeholders are internal developers, across multiple in-progress Programs within Lockheed Martin Canada. Responsibilities :

- Conduct user research and translate findings into design concepts - Create wireframes, mock-ups, and interactive prototypes of potential UX/UI solutions - Develop responsive and accessible user interfaces using the JavaFX Framework - Consume, define, and integrate DDS-based APIs - Optimize applications for reusability, robustness, and clarity - Use version control systems like Git for collaboration and project management - Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code - Conduct unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.

**What you bring to the role**

- Current university or college student in a relevant field - Aptitude for programming and debugging with the latest tools - Java Programming - Version Control

**Additional skills desired for the role**

- Git and/or GitLab - Visual Studio Code and/or IntelliJ - Jira - Linux - Shell Scripting - JavaFX - Experience with Structured Query Language (SQL) databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and data modelling - Publication/Subscription based Messaging Systems (DDS) - Experience with containerization tools such as Docker, Podman, Kubernetes - Continuous Integration (CI)/Continuous Delivery (CD) pipelines experience in GitLab or Jenkins - Semantic Versioning - Inner Source - Legacy Codebases

**Language Requirements in Quebec**

Knowledge of the English language is required for this role as the position described in this posting requires the candidate to communicate every day with a virtual team outside Quebec as well as communicate with different members of the organization, clients and suppliers located outside of Canada. For engineering positions, the candidate must also be able to read or modify technical documents from our main clients and write technical documents for these same clients.

**What we offer you**

We walk our talk when it comes to work/life balance! Your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment, this is what you can expect when you join our team as a Regular Full-Time employee:

- Flexible, compressed work schedules, depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off, as well as the possibility to work remote part-time - Competitive compensation - Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves - Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment, along with: - Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals) - A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey - Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions - Medical Travel Insurance - Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations - A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning - Employee discounts to save on goods, services and various recreational activities - Access to a robust spectrum of development resources to enhance your skills and/or advance your career including: - Free learning resources through a modern and engaging platform - Education Assistance Program - Reimbursement for a professional membership - Self-directed Mentoring

**Pay Transparency**

At Lockheed Martin Canada, we comply with all pay transparency requirements and believe sharing pay ranges for open roles can foster a more equitable workforce.

**Salary Range**

25.90 - 30.20/hour

**About us**

Headquartered in Ottawa, Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products, aircraft sustainment, and unmanned systems software. This position is part of the Rotary and Mission Systems business area, where employees across Canada support engineering, systems integration, training, sustainment and in-service support programs for Canadian and international military customers across land, air and sea.

**Equal Opportunity Statement**

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed.

**Employee Type**

Casual

**Vacancy Type**

Intern/Co-Op

**Security requirement for this role**

Controlled Goods Program

**Clearance required for role**

Nato Secret