Senior Specialist, Mechanical Designer

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Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense 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.
Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineering
As a subsidiary of L3

Harris 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 electro-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

Our Mechanical Engineers are responsible for design of highly complex opto-mechanical and electromechanical components from concept straight through to production. Mechanical Engineering at L3

HARRIS WESCAM requires the application of advanced engineering experiences requiring specialized knowledge for decidedly complex engineering assignments. This is by no accident – our Mechanical Engineers are some of the best in the industry and are directly responsible for our success.

Responsible for mechanical design and analysis of complex opto-mechanical and electromechanical products from concept through to production using modern CAD and analysis tools. Assigned projects will be of an advanced nature and will involve solving difficult technical problems.
Carries out complex and difficult engineering assignments requiring specialized engineering knowledge. Requires application of advanced engineering knowledge. Assigned projects and problems make it often necessary to modify established methods and devise new approaches. Is relied upon to complete difficult projects in a timely manner.
A major technical contributor or lead to the completion of project goals and objectives.
Technical guidance and review is available as required.
Often gives technical or project related guidance and direction to other staff. May act as a lead on larger projects. Keep in synchronization with mechanical industry trends and new technologies that may be relevant to L3 Wescam’s present and future product development

Proficient user of FEA for static and dynamics analysis, preferably ANSYS
Proficient user of a CFD (computation fluid dynamics) analysis package, preferably ANSYS
Proficient knowledge of a 3D CAD system, preferably Solid Works
Well versed in mechanical dynamics and vibration
Well versed in strength of materials and classical analysis methods
Well versed in opto-mechanical design principles
Well versed in machining, casting, sheet metal, and composites manufacturing techniques and processes
Well versed in rapid prototyping techniques and methods
Well versed in Materials Science
Technical Leadership skills
Strong communication skills and the ability to prepare detailed technical reports and specifications
Meets the requirements of the Controlled Goods Registration Program and is eligible for a Canadian government security clearance

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience (ideally with 8 years of Mechanical Systems Engineering experience), or
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience, or
For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.
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Harris 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, L3

Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.