Specialist, Project Engineering

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a Specialist, Project Engineering in Ottawa to lead engineering management across software, hardware and systems for naval or marine communication projects. You will collaborate with project management, customers, and internal teams to deliver technical outputs on schedule and within budget.

Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s degree with 4+ years in systems engineering or defence sectors, plus experience in systems integration, risk management and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required with 4+ years of related experience in systems engineering or defence.
• Experience in naval or marine environments and defence sector.
• Knowledge of or experience with control account management and systems integration.
• Experience documenting technical contents and managing engineering deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize with customer system requirements and statements of work.
• Collaborate with project manager, customers and stakeholders to manage engineering deliverables.
• Plan and oversee systems, hardware and software engineering activities.
• Prioritize engineering activities and manage budget and resources.
• Create or review technical documents including specifications and test/verification plans.

Skills

Systems engineering

Defence sector experience

Naval/marine environment

Systems integration

Project management basics

Documentation writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

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 defence 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: Specialist, Project Engineering

Job Location: Ottawa, ON

Job Code: 39183

Job Schedule: Day Shift

Salary Range: 85 500$ - 135 500$

About your next Challenge as a Specialist, Project Engineering:

Working as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team including software, hardware, and systems engineering, the candidate will be responsible for engineering management of a project or portfolio of projects involving modern integrated naval or marine communication systems. The candidate will be expected to work with project management, customer stakeholders, and with internal design, supply chain, production, and verification teams to successfully complete project engineering outputs. Success criteria for this role will include achieving project milestones, delivering systems that are technically compliant and fit for purpose, and meeting schedule and budget commitments.

What will you do:

• Become familiar with customer provided system requirement documents and statements of work
• Work with the project manager, customers and stakeholders to manage engineering deliverables
• Plan and oversee systems, hardware, and software engineering activities
• Prioritize engineering activities
• Write and/or review technical contents for documentation deliverables
• Manage technical documentation including technical specifications, design, manufacturing and test/verification documents
• Manage budget and resources allocated for engineering activities
• Contribute to process improvements

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.
• Comprehensive knowledge of systems engineering processes
• Experience working in the defence sector
• Experience working in naval or marine environments
• Knowledge of or experience with control account management
• Experience with systems integration
• Basic knowledge of project management

Preferred Additional Skills:

• An specialty within the field of integrated communication systems
• User experience with defence communications – ideally within the naval environment

Eligibility Criteria (Mandatory):

• Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled 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.