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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. Associate, Electro-Optical Engineering Designs, develops and tests optical technologies and systems. Interacts with device, hardware and software design teams to assist in overall development of optical systems; specifying, selecting and qualifying active and passive optical components, developing and benchmarking system performance models, developing and implementing test procedures and/or evaluating and selecting appropriate test instrumentation.

Provides multi-discipline support to instrumentation production by resolving technical issues associated with components, parts, products or systems; testing of new and existing designs and documentation of changes through a formal engineering change notification process. May apply quantitative analysis in determining root cause of highly technical problems and propose, develop and implement solutions for corrective action. Actively participate in the development of complex Electro-Optical sub-assemblies such as digital imaging systems, thermal imaging systems and laser positioning systems.

Active member of New Product Introduction (NPI) teams, supporting the development of modern Electro-Optical sub-assemblies from concept to production.



Verification of proposed design solutions via a combination of analyses and tests. Actively support the manufacturing organization to ensure proper knowledge transfer, timely resolution of design issues and effective test methodologies development.

Collaborate closely with other team members from Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Systems Engineering and Operations to ensure high quality of design solutions. Generation of related documentation including analyses summary, specification documents, test reports. Development and testing of sophisticated image processing algorithms using Matlab.

To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in or have completed their bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age. Thin‑film optical coatings Solid analytical and mathematical skills, proficient with Matlab or a similar language Proficient in optics and electronics lab environments Understanding of analog and digital video concepts: Digital video standards Familiar with a wide range of engineering fields (mainly Mechanical, Electrical & Software) Knowledge of Optical Design software (CodeV or Zemax) an asset Knowledge of range performance modelling tools (Modtran, NVTherm, SSCam, etc) an asset 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. #

📌 Associate, Electro-Optical Engineering (Waterdown, ON) (Canada)
🏢 Harris Geospatial Solutions
📍 Canada