Software Developer - COOP

2019

General Dynamics Mission System Canada

Job Description

Collaborated with GDMS’s Block 3 team on the CP-140 Aurora project, gaining valuable experience in aerospace technology.
Designed and developed a custom tool to efficiently communicate automated test results and sprint summaries within the team.
Conducted extensive research and successfully implemented an attitude interpolation algorithm, significantly optimizing bandwidth usage.
Demonstrated technical proficiency by creating automated tests to verify Laser Range Finder (LRF) altitude measurements from the MX-20 using Robot Framework and Python.

Knowledge, Skills and Abillities

Robot Framework
ADA
Interporation
Web Development

Goals, Success Factors

Deliver an easy to read dashboard
Assist develop succesful test algorithms

Reflection

My co-op experience at General Dynamics proved to be both intriguing and enlightening. It marked the furthest distance I had traveled from home for work, and the entire experience, from my living arrangements to the workplace culture, was notably distinct from my previous experiences. I had the privilege of working within a highly motivated, youthful team tasked with the maintenance of critical code running on one of Canada's surveillance aircraft. Working in a company that deals with controlled goods, I gained valuable insights into the stringent security protocols required to safeguard such sensitive materials. Additionally, a strong emphasis was placed on meticulous documentation, as many of the changes implemented would have far-reaching impacts on the product for decades to come.