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L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

9/80 work schedule available for most U.S. and Canada employees, effective October 24, 2022.

Sr. Specialist, Technical Training 

Reference #19595

Waterdown, Ontario

About the Role

Develops, organizes and delivers technical training programs and related materials in support of customers and/or company employees. Works with customer and functional organizations to establish course content and objectives. Prepares lesson plans from engineering documentation, field service requirements or software documentation. Ensures course material reflects current product features. Instructs participants in both classroom lectures and laboratory sessions. Follows up to determine applicability of course material.

Primary Responsibilities 

Act as the lead Operator trainer for WESCAM product and integrated systemsAssist in the sales and bid activities that require responses for customer trainingDeliver system operation and maintenance courses to Customers world-wideDesign, develop, and implement operator and integrated system level technical operations and maintenance training courses for WESCAM customers and internal personnel.Training coordination, scheduling, and planning of WESCAM operator and integrated systems training coursesWork closely with external vendors in developing internal technical expertise for technical support of integrated systemsServes as a member of specialized technical support staff to provide input, direction and training to Field Service Engineers and CustomersAssist in the development of best practices for troubleshooting of operator and integrated systems.Assist in the commission integrated systems platforms for customer installations / demos / tradeshows.Design and review course assessments / evaluations, validations, and creative feedback improvement for continued successSupport Technical Publications and Logistics Engineering efforts as required.Proactively interface with ILS disciplines, Engineering, Field Service and other WESCAM organizations as requiredSupport the validation of Service Procedures, as a part of New Product Introductions (NPI)Review of Technical Publications and Training materials, as requiredOther duties as assignedTravel internationally 30-50% of the time

Required Capabilities 

Professional instructional skillsExceptional communication skillsOutstanding organizational capabilitiesIndependent and pro-active work habitsTechnical background (preferably maintenance oriented), in electronics, electro-mechanical, electro-optical and video technologyExtensive experience working with integrated systems in an engineering \ maintenance capacityAbility to manage a team of technical trainersMust be able to travel extensively to US, and overseasMust have the ability to obtain a security clearance

Desired Education and Experiences 

A professional Trainer’s certificate or equivalent experienceFamiliarity with Government training standards, training related MIL-STDs, and UK-MoD Government specifications is desirableExperience operating EO/IR systemsExperience in developing technical training coursesFamiliarity of E-Learning principles and technologiesMinimum of 5 years of professional training experienceMinimum of 5 years leadership experience is desiredMulti-lingual is an assetBachelor of Engineering Degree or combination of education and equivalent experienceFive years’ experience designing and building systems consoles/ mission equipment platformsFive years systems integration experience in an aerospace/ land/ maritime vehicle industryFive years experience in the maintenance and repair of integrated systemsExperience leading multi-disciplinary technical support teams

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.