Title:  Sr. Specialist, Electrical Engineering 1

Electrical Designer, Hardware

Ref #:26206

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

The development of complex electronic systems using the latest technologies requires top-talent, a well-structured development process, but above all a culture that is open, trusting, helpful and supportive. This is where the electrical engineering department excels!

The electrical engineering department is responsible 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 the architecture and development of assigned projects and hardware subsystems.
• Generation of hardware artifacts including, requirements, schematics, BOMS, PCB design and fabrication documentation.
• Conduct bench validation of hardware subsystem.
• Support product integration and qualification of hardware subsystem.
• Participate in determining, estimating and managing project tasks with project team members.
• Schedule, conduct or actively participate in technical design reviews to ensure design integrity is achieved.
• Provide technical guidance to team members and mentorship to new hires and junior Electrical Engineers.
• Support the development and maintenance of 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.
• 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.
• Skilled at debugging and testing systems.
• Design with modern CAD, simulation and analysis tools (SI Wave, Hyperlinx, PSpice, Matlab preferred). Experience with industry standard schematic design and PCB layout tools (ORCAD, Allegro preferred). Broad knowledge of electronic components (Xilinx FPGA preferred).
• Knowledge of various military and industry standards related to airborne, marine and ground systems (MIL-STD 704, 461 and 1275 preferred).
• Meets the requirements of the Controlled Goods Registration Program and is eligible for a Canadian government security clearance (NATO Secret).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desire for continuous learning within a fast paced environment.

Desired Education and Experiences 

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience, or
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience, or
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• P.Eng certificate or the ability to obtain.

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