Co-op Program for Fall 2026 - Digital Transformation -

About the role

Job title
Co-op Program for Fall 2026 - Digital Transformation - IRAD Team

Detailed job description
The Internal Research and Development (IRAD) program is seeking a detail-oriented and energetic student to join our team to support the development team on project 1LMX. Working alongside the team lead, QA, and developers, the candidate will support the setup and documentation of our IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM) / Jazz environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the configuration, maintenance, and deployment of the IBM ELM/Jazz environment
• Support creation and organization of project areas, team areas, user permissions, and access controls in IBM ELM applications
• Help document system configurations, workflow processes, naming conventions, and user procedures for engineering teams
• Maintain and update internal documentation related to IBM ELM tools, including:
  • Requirements management (DOORS Next)
  • Workflow management
  • Test management
  • Reports and dashboards
• Help create standardized templates, workflows, and best practices for project teams using the Jazz platform
• Support onboarding activities for new users by helping create user guides, quick reference documents, and training materials
• Participate in troubleshooting basic user issues related to permissions, workflows, dashboards, and artifact management
• Help track and document configuration changes, system updates, and process improvements in the ELM environment
• Collaborate with engineering, IT, and project management teams to ensure lifecycle processes are properly documented and followed
• Help maintain traceability between requirements, work items, test cases, and related engineering artifacts
• Support data cleanup, artifact organization, and metadata consistency in Jazz project areas
• Participate in testing and validation of configuration changes prior to production deployment
• Create and maintain reports, metrics, and dashboards to support project visibility and compliance activities
• Help ensure documentation complies with organizational quality standards and configuration management practices

What you bring to the role

• Enrollment in an accredited engineering university program, preferably mechanical, electrical, or software engineering
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, and Visio
• Interest in ELM, configuration management, or professional tools
• Ability to learn technical systems and complex operational processes
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to obtain NATO "Secret" security clearance in a timely manner

Additional desired skills

• Experience with IBM ELM/Jazz (DOORS Next, engineering test management, engineering workflow management)
• Digital transformation
• Systems modeling
• Jira
• Lean Six Sigma

What we offer

We deliver on work/life balance. Your physical, mental, and financial well-being matters to us. In addition to working in a highly supportive, friendly, and respectful environment, you can expect:

• Flexible and compressed work schedules as business needs permit, with the possibility of taking Friday off and part-time remote work
• Competitive compensation
• Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, statutory holidays, and parental leave
• Comprehensive family medical, dental, and vision coverage available from day one, including:
  • Virtual health care (24/7 access to health professionals)
  • A wellness spending account
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) with free in-person counselling sessions
  • Travel medical insurance
  • On-site fitness facilities at major offices
• Registered retirement savings plan with company matching contributions from day one and access to financial advisors
• Employee discounts on goods, services, and recreational activities
• Access to a wide range of development tools to improve skills and advance your career, including:
  • Free learning resources via a modern platform
  • Education assistance program
  • Professional membership reimbursement
  • Self-directed mentorship