Systems Integrator Intern

Contract Duration: 16 months, May 2024 to August 2025

Job Summary

Aviation. It connects our world, brings people together, provides opportunities, accelerates economic growth, and is just so very cool!

Come work for NAVBLUE an Airbus Company to develop next-generation services dedicated to Flight Operations & Air Traffic Management solutions and services for airlines, airports, and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs). We combine aircraft manufacturer expertise, flight operations know-how, and agile development to enhance operational efficiency, optimize resources, and increase productivity for a safe and sustainable aviation future. Our global teams deliver a reliable, optimum, and customized user experience to more than 500 customers worldwide.

As an Intern Systems Integrator you will be a member of the Software Factory at NAVBLUE. The Systems Integrators are product experts who understand and verify the use cases, functional and non-functional behavior and specifications of their respective products.

To be a successful Systems Integrator, you should possess the ability to think about complex systems as a whole, understanding the interconnection between components, their inputs and outputs and the properties of each.

Responsibilities:

• Product and Systems Knowledge: Work and collaborate with product and systems subject matter experts such as Product Managers, and Architects to gain knowledge of the product’s and system’s use cases, functional and non-functional behavior, system’s components interconnectivity properties and their respective input and output specifications.
• System Assessment: Evaluate systems’ and its components existing technology infrastructure, integration specifications to identify integration needs and opportunities.
• Design and Planning: Collaborate with Architects, Release Train Engineerings, Product Managers, development teams and other internal teams to analyze, design and plan comprehensive systems integration and verification activities.
• Integration Test Development: Develop, configure, and customize continuous integration tests to ensure seamless data flow, and correct functional and non-functional behavior.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve integration issues, troubleshoot compatibility problems, and implement solutions to optimize performance. Investigate system complaints, perform root cause analysis of failures, and propose remediation in a timely fashion.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of integration processes, configurations, and changes to ensure clarity and transparency.
• Collaboration: Communicate effectively with various stakeholders, providing updates, addressing inquiries, and offering support throughout the system integration process. Challenging peers while improving processes and proposing process optimizations. Promoting continuous improvement initiatives
• Defect Management: Report defects in defect tracking system and verify fixes for defects.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Working towards a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Science or related technical discipline.

• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Software testing experience.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience testing systems using automated testing methodologies and tools.
• Knowledge in programming languages, and scripting.
• Experience working on distributed systems, and microservices.
• Experience working in a SAFe or Agile environment.
• Experience with Performance Testing or Load Testing.

How to Apply:

Please note that you must be enrolled in a full-time co-oop program to be eligible for this internship.

Candidates who are interested in joining the NAVBLUE team are invited to submit their resume and cover letter, highlighting their work experiences and skills via email to talent@navblue.aero.

We thank all applicants for applying. Only selected applicants will be contacted.

Navblue is committed to creating an environment and a culture where everyone feels like they belong no matter who they are or where they are from. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, record of offences, and basis of disability or any protected class. Accommodations will be available on request for candidates throughout the entire recruitment and selection process.

Perks

Located in the heart of University of Waterloo's David Johnston Research Technology Park, NAVBLUE is close to shops, restaurants, gyms, daycare, and many other amenities, and only 10 minutes away from Hwy 85. The modern design of our suite on the second floor of the Accelerator Centre draws its inspiration from airport terminals, and features bright, open workstations, rather than boxed-in cubicles. As part of our family, you will enjoy:

• Being part of Airbus Network
• Flexible hours
• Hybrid working environment (2 days in office)
• Free parking
• Weekly Breakfast
• Vacation Days (10)
• Professional Development Day
• Christmas shut down
• Summer core hours
• Strong work-life balance
• Casual dress code
• 5 Sick Days
• Rewards and Recognition program
• Training and Development Support
• Monthly Lunch and Learns
• Fitness & Wellness reimbursement
• An active social committee
• Organized Volunteer Events
• Game room, including a flight simulator!
• Lunch hour sporting activities (hockey, soccer, volleyball etc.) with a shower on site
• Active Inclusion & Diversity Committee
• And much more!

Not to mention, the aviation industry's ongoing digital transformation means we must continually innovate and rise to the many challenges faced by our geographically diverse customers. We are always looking for creative ways to improve our processes and technologies to be a leader in the highly competitive aviation market.

About Us:

NAVBLUE, an Airbus Company, is a leading global provider of flight operations solutions, including aeronautical charts, navigation data solutions, flight planning, aircraft performance software (take-off/landing, weight and balance), and crew planning solutions. You'll be able to shape the future of the digital aviation industry by working on several of the best in the industry flagship products enabling pilots, dispatchers, flight engineers and other aviation personnel on a daily basis to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable flight operations all over the world. You'll have the opportunity to support millions of flights each year and help NAVBLUE customers maximize efficiency, reduce costs, ensure compliance with complex national and international safety regulations, and effectively deliver their services.

You'll join a team with a focus on digital and collaborative innovation that is passionate and customer-focused. Over the last few years, Airbus has been supportive of various initiatives such as Going Digital, Performance Based Navigation Services, Air Traffic Management Modernization Programs, FlySmart on iOS and other digital projects related to new aircraft technologies; the launch of NAVBLUE was therefore a natural step to further develop its Flight Operations and Air Traffic Management Portfolio.

NAVBLUE is also proud to have been recognized as one of Waterloo Area's Top Employers for 2024. Based on eight criteria: physical workplace, work atmosphere and social, health financial and family benefits, vacation and time off, employee communication, performance manager, training and skills development and community involvement. It was determined that we offer some of the most progressive and forward-thinking programs within the area. Plus, NAVBLUE was recognized as one of Canada's Best Employers for Recent Graduates in 2024. We are excited and grateful for both these recognitions. We realize that it is our employees that have allowed us to succeed and will allow us to continue succeeding.

NAVBLUE is a fully owned subsidiary of Services by Airbus, fueled by the agility of Airbus ProSky and Navtech (acquired in 2016), and the pioneering spirit of Airbus, NAVBLUE was created in July 2016 with one mission: lead aviation into the digital age.

NAVBLUE is based in Hersham (UK), Toulouse (France), Waterloo, ON (Canada), Bangkok (Thailand) and Malmö (Sweden), Gda?sk (Poland) with other offices all around the world.

The Future is Yours for the Taking: https://youtu.be/vdY6gYuceYY