L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

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.

Systems Designer (12 month contract)

Ref#: 18082

Waterdown, Ontario

Tasks to be Accomplished

Provide a technical leadership for the execution/development of  EO/IR projects and contracted programsDevelop system specifications and interface control documentsMaintain requirement traceability in IBM DOORSSupport Program Management and Project Engineering during execution of customer funded programs and new product developments Support product level design and analysis Perform functional verification tests and support system integration verification/validation testsGenerate qualification plans, qualification summary reports and qualification by similarity reportsParticipate in and provide inputs to system design reviewsEnsure deliverable product meets the design objectivesCollaborate with Senior Engineers on the creation of new product features and sensors  Keep in synchronization with Systems Engineering industry trends and new technology that may be relevant to L3Harris Wescam present and future development

Skills Required

Knowledgeable about Systems Engineering life cycle processUser level knowledge on IBM DoorsUnderstanding of MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704  and RTCA DO-160 standardsStrong leadership, planning, organizational and analytical skillsAbility to deal directly with internal and external customersFamiliarity with AS9100 quality management system Excellent verbal and written communication skillsFamiliarity with MBSE modelling an assetProgramming skills in Matlab, Python, and/or database management is desirable

Experience & Education Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or min 3 years of equivalent progressive technical and project experience, In lieu of a degree, minimum of 5 years of prior related experience.Meets the requirements of the Controlled Goods Registration Program and is eligible for a Canadian government security clearance

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.