Senior Associate, Integration and Test Engineering 1

L3Harris; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a Senior Associate, Integration and Test Engineering in Ottawa, ON. The role focuses on verification and validation of naval communications systems for military and commercial applications, collaborating with embedded software, hardware, and product owners to plan, execute, and report tests.

You will develop test plans, automate tests, and work across multiple environments to ensure high-quality product delivery, communicating issues clearly and driving resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent with 2+ years related experience, or 6+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with integration and test of military or commercial systems.
• Knowledge of naval communication systems.
• Knowledge of environmental test conditions, both electrical and mechanical.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Lua, JavaScript, Bash, XML, JSON).
• Experience with test automation and continuous integration.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interact with product owners, development teams and stakeholders to understand test objectives.
• Define test specifications covering system and integration functionalities.
• Develop and document test plans and procedures, execute tests and generate reports.
• Set up test and validation environment and scripting.
• Develop and run automated tests for functionality and diagnostics.
• Debug test failures and analyze root causes.
• Provide timely status updates and risk observations.

Skills

Naval communications

Test engineering

Verbal communication

Written communication

Python scripting

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

KVM

VMware

VirtualBox

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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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.

Job Title: Senior Associate, Integration and Test Engineering

Job Location: Ottawa, ON

Job Code: 43605

Job Schedule: Day Shift

Compensation Range: Between $71,000 - $121,000 CDN annually

The Senior Associate, Integration and Test Engineering will contribute to all aspects of verification and validation of naval communications systems for military and commercial applications. The candidate will contribute to test design, planning, automating and executing tests to deliver a product of the highest quality. They should be self-motivated, creative, proactive and collaborative. The Senior Associate will work closely with the embedded software designers, hardware designers, product owners, and stakeholders planning, executing test iterations, tracking/reporting results, troubleshooting and resolution.

Essential Functions:

• Interact with product owners, development teams and stakeholders to develop a strong understanding of the product and test objectives.

• Contribute to design review and ensure design requirements are testable.

• Define test specifications covering low to complex system or integration functionalities.

• Develop and document test plans and procedures, execute tests and generate reports.

• Define and set up the test and validation environment including scripts development and potentially contacting vendors, asking for samples and quotation.

• Develop and run automated tests covering functionality and diagnostic requirements.

• Communicate critical issues and status updates in a timely manner.

• Debug test failures and analyze root causes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a minimum of two years relevant working experience; or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of related work experience

• Experience with integration and test of military or commercial systems

• Knowledge of naval communication systems

• Knowledge of environmental test conditions, both electrical and mechanical

• Resolution of technical issues arising during the implementation, integration and testing of the system and subsystem elements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills

• Understanding of verification methodology and software development life cycle

• Knowledge of network protocols (TCP, IP, HTTP, FTP, DNS, SSH, etc.)

• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Lua, JavaScript, Bash, XML, JSON, etc.)

• Experience in different hypervisors (KVM, VMware, VirtualBox, etc.)

• Experience in test automation and continuous integration

• Experience in functional and performance testing

• Strong English written and spoken skills

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

• Curious and passionate about verification and validation

• Experience working in different operating systems (Windows, Linux, Apple, etc.)

• Familiar with test equipment (oscilloscope, signal generator, analyzers)

• Working knowledge of IBM DOORS®

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Working knowledge of typical military standards used for system design and test

• Knowledge of naval and commercial certification standards and processes

• Proficient in MS Office tools

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance;

• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.

This job is for an existing vacancy

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.