R&D Software Development Co-Op - Fall 2025

Protocase Inc./45Drives Ltd. - 4 Jobs
Sydney, NS
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Job Details:
Full-time
Student

Salary: $19 CAD/Hour

R&D Software Development Co-op

Location: Sydney, NS (in-office, must relocate)

Term: 16 week work term, full time (40 hours/week)

We are seeking a driven Computer Science co-op studentfrom Dalhousie University to join our team. The ideal candidate is enrolled in a program that requires the completion of a co-op term.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious student to gain valuable experience working with our team of engineers, software developers, and other team members in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
About Us:

Protocase manufactures custom electronic enclosures and sheet metal components for scientists, engineers and innovators all over the world. To meet the needs of this group, Protocase created an 'ultra-lean' manufacturing management system that allows it to build custom sheet metal jobs in 2-3 days, with no minimum orders. Our customers now total more than 18,000 worldwide, and include Boeing, NASA, IBM, Lockheed Martin, and SpaceX, among others.

45 Drives makes Storinators, ultra-large servers that can store massive amounts of data, with read/write speeds in excess of 3GB/s. Customers around the world use Storinators for a variety of applications:

  • Video production, streaming and visual effects
  • R&D, Engineering & Life Sciences
  • Government
  • Surveillance & Law Enforcement

Qualifications:

Experience & understanding with Java programming or other object-oriented language.

Experience with 3D modeling and graphics would be a plus.

Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Attention to detail.

Ability to work both independently and within a team.

Experience with CAD software would be considered an asset.

Be willing to locate to Sydney, NS for the duration of the co-op term.

Strong communication skills (verbal and written).

You have a goal-oriented personality and love to make things work!

Excellent time-management skills.

Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.

Full-time, permanent employment may be possible following completion of the student's degree.

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