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L3Harris 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.

Sr. Specialist, Project Engineering

Reference #: 35761

Waterdown, Ontario

About L3HARRIS WESCAM As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Communications & Spectrum Dominance (CSD) 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 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.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide project leadership and technical guidance for internally and externally funded product developments

Coordinate, prepare-for and lead presentation of design stage gate packages

Align cross‑functional development team to execute the New Product Introduction (NPI) company standard process

Responsible for presenting to various levels of cross‑functional leadership in design reviews and business meetings

Develop and maintain project risk registers including mitigation plans, drive closure of risk actions





Responsible for providing project forecasts and maintaining adherence to project budgets and schedules

Use of JIRA and other project tools for Earn Value Management reporting

Maintain project schedules to align with integrated master schedule milestones and customer contract deliverable

Participate in and support the bids and proposal/sales process by providing engineering inputs including feasibility, NRE, risks and schedule estimates for recent products or features

Lead project scrums, closely involved in material shortage and build meetings

Understand and communicate 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

Preferred Skills

Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office including MS Project

Strong 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 takes initiative

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 and 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/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

Experience & Education Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience and in lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

*This posting is for a current vacancy. In the province of Ontario, Canada, the pay range for this position will be $102,000 to $152,000

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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.

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