Intermediate Systems Engineer, Defence Comms Systems

L3Harris; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent defense contractor in Ottawa is seeking an Intermediate Systems Engineer to support defense communications systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience or equivalent. Responsibilities include system design, requirements allocation, and ensuring compliance with communication standards. Expertise in defense systems technology is essential. Join us in a collaborative environment committed to innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada 'Reliability' status.
• Must be eligible to meet U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to bids and proposals by analyzing customer requirements.
• Create and maintain system architecture documents.
• Conduct engineering studies and analyses.
• Develop test plans to verify and validate requirements.

Skills

Proficiency in one or more area of defence communication systems technology

Knowledge of certification standards and processes

Proficient in MS Office tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 4 years of relevant experience or Graduate Degree with 2 years

Tools

IBM DOORS®

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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.

About your next Challenge as a Intermediate Systems Engineer, Defence Comms Systems

The candidate must have a complete understanding of the systems engineering process from concept phase through in-service support. The candidate must be adept at functional analysis, requirements allocation & traceability, trade-off studies, system integration and test, and field services. The candidate must be competent in deriving technical requirements, architecture, and subsystem design and integration. An understanding of Functional and Allocated baselines in addition to Top-Level and Detailed Level Design approaches is required. Working knowledge of standard system engineering processes is expected – for example: MIL-STD-499, EIA-632, IEEE 1220 or ISO 15288.

Office location: 1130 Morrisson Drive, Ottawa, K2H 9N6

What will you do

• Contribute to bids and proposals by analyzing customer requirements, developing system architectures, selecting subsystems and/or components, and evaluating design compliance and technical risks;
• Create and maintain system architecture documents;
• Allocate and derive requirements for subsystem elements;
• Coordinate interfaces between system components and develop Interface Control Documents (ICDs);
• Conduct engineering studies and analyses;
• Manage technical performance measures and engineering budgets (power, weight, design margin, link budgets, etc.);
• Identify risks, write risk statements, and prepare risk mitigation strategies;
• Manage engineering changes and design baselines;
• Develop test plans to verify and validate requirements;
• Design, implement and execute system test cases. Analyze and evaluate test results;
• Develop technical specifications for suppliers and subcontractors, identify potential suppliers, define selection criteria and evaluate vendor proposals;
• Develop system level designs;
• Document design data;
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing, integration, test, and in-service support activities.

Required Skills and Experiences

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. Requires proficiency in one or more area of defence communication systems technology (for example, radio communications, naval communications, satellite communications, secure data networks)
• Knowledge of certification standards and processes
• Proficient in MS Office tools

Preferred Additional Skills

• Flexible team player able to adapt successfully to a fast-paced agile environment.
• Results-driven achiever with planning and organizational skills.
• Dependable, responsible and committed to excellence and success.
• Knowledge of environmental, EMI/EMC, and certification requirements;
• Knowledge of RF antenna performance and co-site interference tools and processes;
• Knowledge of naval communication systems, including V/UHF radio, satellite communications, and tactical data links
• Experience working in different operating systems (Windows, Linux, Apple, etc.);
• Working knowledge of IBM DOORS®;
• Strong verbal and written communication

Eligibility Criteria (Mandatory)

• Must be eligible for registration with theControlled Goods Program;
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada “Reliability” status and Level 2 (Secret) security clearance.
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable 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.

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.