Apply now »
Job ID:  38184

Title:  Intermediate Systems Engineer, Defence Communication Systems

Location: 

Ottawa, ON, CA, K2H 9N6

Job Title: Intermediate Systems Engineer, Defence Communication Systems 

Job Location: Ottawa, ON 

Job Code: 38184

Job Schedule: Day Shift

Compensation Range: Between $85,500 - $135,000 CDN annually 

 

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.  The candidate must be competent interpreting technical requirements, architecture and interface design, and system/subsystem integration.  An understanding of functional and allocated baselines in addition to high 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.

 

Essential Functions:

  • 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 and procedures 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 designs;
  • Provide engineering support to manufacturing, integration, test, and in-service support activities.

 

Qualifications:

  • 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, telephony & audio communication systems, secure data networks).
  • Experience applying systems engineering processes within a defence project or within a similar project structure.
  • Working knowledge of regulations, standards and processes related defence communication systems.
  • 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 and EMI/EMC requirements and/or ship classification.
  • Knowledge about naval ship classification.
  • Knowledge of naval communication systems.
  • Experience working in different operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc.).
  • Working knowledge of IBM DOORS®.
  • Strong verbal and written communication.

 

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 Secret Level 2/NATO SECRET security clearance.

 

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

Apply now »