Summer 2026 Co-op - Front-End Developer - GBAD - IRAD Team

Engineering

Halifax, NS, Montreal, QC, Ottawa, ON

18252BR

**About the role**

Internal Research and Development (IRAD) program is looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented student to join our team in support of our Ground Based Air Defence development team. Working alongside the team lead, quality assurance, and developers the candidate will build the human interfaces that control the mission planner tool that allows operators to plan and organize ground based air defence missions. The candidate has experience in developing user interfaces, creating mock-ups and prototypes to test design ideas through various user testing methods. The candidate will communicate design ideas to the team lead, development team, and other stakeholders using tools such as user flows, activity diagrams, interface mock-ups, and prototypes. They will implement these designs using React and typescript. Responsibilities :

- Create mock-ups, and interactive prototypes of potential UX/UI solutions - Create unit tests to ensure solutions work as expected - Develop responsive and accessible web interfaces using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and using the React Front End and a Nest.js backend - Consume, define and integrate RESTful APIs endpoints to display dynamic data - Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability - 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 - React, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, NestJS, Jest - Neutralionjs - Java, JavaFx, and Junit

**Additional skills desired for the role**

- GitLab - Visual Studio Code - Intellij - Chrome Developer Tools - Cesium - Jira - Confluence - Terminal - Experience with Zustand to manage global states - Experience with containerization tool such as Docker or Podman - Continuous Integration (CI)/Continuous Delivery (CD) pipelines experience in Jenkins.

**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