Sr. Specialist, Electrical Engineering

L3Harris Technologies; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense and space manufacturing is seeking a Sr. Specialist in Electrical Engineering in Waterdown, Ontario. The successful candidate will architect, design, and develop complex electronic systems. The role involves project management, advanced technical support, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have relevant experience and strong analytical skills to thrive in this collaborative and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of progressive experience for Bachelor degree applicants.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive experience for Master degree applicants.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage project tasks with assigned team members.
• Troubleshoot technical problems on production and customer equipment.
• Lead technical design reviews to ensure design integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Contribution

Analytical Skills

Debugging Systems

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Masters of Applied Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CAD Tools

Simulation Software

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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.

Sr. Specialist, Electrical Designer

Ref #:24443

Waterdown, Ontario

About L3HARRIS WESCAM

As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Integrated Mission Systems Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, National Security, Search & Rescue and Airborne law enforcement agencies. From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they are a part of, produce stabilized high-magnification electro1-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

About The Role

WESCAM is currently seeking an Electrical Designer for architecting, designing, developing, modifying, evaluating and integrating electronic equipment, electronic parts, components, or integrated circuitry for complex, high performance hardware systems. Determines design approaches and parameters. Analyzes electrical requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints. May use high level programming language to configure programmable logic devices. Analyzes equipment to establish operating data, conducts experimental tests and evaluates results. Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability. Join the team at WESCAM and be an integral part of one of the top defense companies in the country.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsibility for development of assigned projects and determining, estimating, assigning and manage project tasks with team members allocated to projects.
• Flow down tasks and assignments to allocated team members and manage to completion.
• Schedule and actively participate in technical design reviews to ensure design integrity is achieved.
• Provide guidance to other team members and mentorship to new hires and junior Electrical Engineers.
• Participate in developing and maintaining the related engineering design practices, processes and standards.
• Provide the required metrics, reports and performance measures to the Manager.
• Troubleshoot technical problems on production and customer equipment.
• Provide technical support to other areas of the organization including Manufacturing Engineering, Bids and Proposals, and Marketing related to the assigned project.
• Develop a strong presence across engineering and other areas of the business to maximize collaboration and synergy in an effort to meet project goals.
• Watch for new technologies and leadership trends that may impact present and future product development.
• Complete other tasks and projects as assigned by the Manager.
  
  
  

Required Capabilities

• Track record of being a strong technical contributor across a wide range of technical problems and across multiple developments.
• Have shown leadership potential on assigned projects.
• Have shown the ability to build and maintain professional relationships within and outside of engineering.
• Design, implementation and validation of complex electrical subsystems and products.
• Practical knowledge of circuit card and wiring harness development and manufacturing processes.
• Practical analytical skills with a focus on being able to simulate design concepts.
• Design with modern CAD, simulation and analysis tools.
• Skilled at debugging and testing systems.
• In depth knowledge of the electrical functionality of Wescam products is an asset.
• Knowledge of various military and industry standards related to airborne, marine and ground systems.
• Meets the requirements of the Controlled Goods Registration Program and is eligible for a Canadian government security clearance
  
  
  

Desired Education And Experiences

• Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent & minimum of 6 years of progressive experience, or
• Masters of Applied Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent & minimum of 4 years of progressive experience, or
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
  
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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