Your Role As a
Software Engineering Intern, you will join a software development team supporting the certification of software used in aerospace and defense applications. You will gain hands-on experience working with production software while learning the rigorous development and certification practices required by the
DO-178C standard.
You will contribute to smaller development and certification activities, working alongside experienced engineers on requirements, design, code updates, reviews, and bug fixes.
Your Responsibilities - Support software development and certification activities in accordance with DO-178C processes.
- Contribute to requirements, software design, code updates, and technical reviews.
- Work on smaller pull requests and bug fixes with guidance from experienced team members.
- Help maintain traceability between requirements, design, and source code as part of the certification process.
- Participate in independent reviews of engineering work and documentation.
- Collaborate with team members throughout the software development and certification lifecycle.
- Learn and apply structured development practices required for safety-critical software.
- Demonstrate curiosity, willingness to learn, and active engagement with the engineering team.
Your Background- Currently pursuing a degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Academic, project, or professional experience with C or C++.
- Previous internship or relevant practical experience is preferred.
- Interest in software development, software quality, and structured engineering processes.
- Ability and willingness to learn technical concepts and work within a rigorous development environment.
- Availability to work on-site in the Ottawa area three days per week.
Why Join Aptiv / Wind River
You grow at Aptiv. Aptiv's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win.
You make an impact at Aptiv.One of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. At Aptiv, you are building those solutions every day.
You have support at Aptiv.We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health with a competitive benefits package.
CompensationThis role is compensation range is between $4,000 to $5,000 CAD monthly. Compensation is determined through interviews and a review of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities of the applicant, and equity with other team members.
Your Benefits- Working in an international company that takes pride in a mission and vision, to make the world a safer, greener and better connected place
- Opportunities to join social events, including sport groups and celebrations
- Holiday Pay
- Learning and development opportunities
- Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
- Recognition for innovation and excellence
- Opportunities to give back to the community
Meet the Next-Generation Aptiv / Wind RiverAt Wind River, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most.Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. Wind River empowers customers to create solutions people rely on, advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission-critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications. We also drive precision and efficiency in Industrials & Robotics and support life-critical innovation in Medical technologies.
Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together.
Join Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust! #LI-FD1
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