Sr. Specialist, Project Engineering

Sr. Specialist, Project Engineering

Reference #: 35761 — Waterdown, Ontario, Canada

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Harris WESCAM, a subsidiary of L3

Harris Technologies within the Communications and Spectrum Dominance (CSD) Segment, develops advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, national security, search & rescue, and airborne law‑enforcement agencies. Its MX‑series systems provide stabilized high‑magnification electro‑optical and infrared images from airborne, marine, and ground‑based platforms, enabling customers to see first and act first.

• Provide project leadership and technical guidance for internally and externally funded product developments.
• Coordinate, prepare for, and lead the presentation of design stage‑gate packages.
• Align cross‑functional development teams to execute the New Product Introduction (NPI) company standard process.
• Present to various levels of cross‑functional leadership in design reviews and business meetings.
• Develop and maintain project risk registers, including mitigation plans, and drive closure of risk actions.
• Provide project forecasts and maintain adherence to project budgets and schedules.
• Use JIRA and other project tools for Earned Value Management reporting.
• Maintain project schedules to align with integrated master schedule milestones and customer contract deliverables.
• Participate in and support the bids and proposal/sales process by providing engineering inputs, including feasibility, NRE, risks, and schedule estimates for new products or features.
• Lead project scrums and be closely involved in material shortage and build meetings.
• Understand and communicate the cause and effect of changes affecting schedule, quality, and cost.
• Coordinate engineering changes and lead Enterprise Change Assessment (ECA) technical pillar through the change process.
• Lead department‑strategic goal alignment projects as needed.
• Understand and comply with the company Quality Management System.

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including MS Project.
• Robust technical communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent project organization and planning skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of maintaining and growing relationships with stakeholders.
• Understanding of electro/mechanical/optical/video systems.
• Knowledge/experience using Atlassian Confluence/JIRA.
• Working knowledge of root cause analysis or reliability techniques (5‑Why, Cause Map, 8D, FMEA).
• A sense of urgency; dynamic, resourceful, innovative, and initiative‑driven.
• Working knowledge of mechanical design, bill‑of‑material structures, and mechanical design terminology.
• Working knowledge of electrical circuit design, circuit board assemblies, and electrical design terminology.
• Working knowledge of feedback control systems, video standards, grounding/bonding practices, motors/potentiometers/encoders, and other electro‑mechanical devices.
• Working knowledge of optical assemblies, cameras, and laser devices is an asset.
• Knowledge of AS9100 Quality Standard.
• Engineering degree and experience in aerospace industry preferred.
• Experience designing mechanical, electrical, electro‑optical, software/firmware systems or subsystems.
• Experience presenting technical project content to senior leadership stakeholders.
• Well‑rounded project management background with experience in a highly technical environment.
• PMP certification is an asset.
• P. Eng license is an asset.

Bachelor's Degree and minimum six years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree with a minimum of four years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of ten years of prior related experience is required.

Pay range (Ontario, Canada): $102,000 to $152,000.

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Harris fosters an inclusive and equitable workplace. L3

Harris 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 accommodation so that they have what they need to be at their 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. L3

Harris also performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing where required.