Senior Mechanical Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Canada is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and analyze mechanical systems for naval communication. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 5 years of experience, along with proficiency in CAD and analysis software. This role requires collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to meet industry standards and improve processes.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a related field.
• Experience reviewing standards.
• Professional Engineer/EIT or other relevant certification.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical and electro-mechanical devices for naval communication systems.
• Ensure mechanical designs meet customer and industry requirements.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including design documents.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD software

Thermal performance analysis

Shock and vibration analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Ansys

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 Senior Mechanical Engineer:

Working as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team including hardware, software and systems engineering, the candidate will be responsible for hardware and mechanical designs used within integrated naval and marine communication systems.The candidate will design and perform engineering analyses on mechanical assemblies and devices such as electronics enclosures, installation hardware, and other ship-fit equipment.Additional activities will include the ruggedization of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) equipment and support to environmental qualification validation and testing.Key success criteria for this role will include delivering designs that meet the physical and functional requirements for the system, that can be efficiently manufactured, and that are delivered on time and on budget.

What will you do:

• Design mechanical and electro-mechanical devices for naval communication systems equipment
• Ruggedize commercial off-the-shelf equipment
• Analyze equipment performance for shock and vibration
• Analyze equipment for thermal performance
• Ensure mechanical designs meet customer and industry requirements
• Support the verification and validation of designs and equipment
• Plan and report on status of work
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines and with production staff
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including design documents and manufacturing documentation
• Prepare reports for customer deliverables
• Contribute to process improvements related to mechanical engineering
  

Required Skills and Experiences:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in a related field
• Experience with CAD software (Creo preferred)
• Experience with Analysis software (Ansys preferred)
  
• Experience reviewing standards
  Preferred additional skills
• Previous experience working in the defence sector
• Knowledge and/or experience with military standards for environmental qualification, mechanical, and/or human factors
• Professional Engineer/EIT or other relevant professional certification
  

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.