Software Engineer

Location: Montreal, QC, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

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.

About your next Challenge as a Software Engineer:

We are seeking an junior-level automation/application developer to join the Automation Group in the Marine Division. The selected candidate will be reliable, creative, and open-minded, and will contribute to all stages of automation development. 

What will you do:

• Participating in every phase of the automation lifecycle: requirements analysis, design, coding, documentation, testing, and validation of the automation software. 
• Participating in project meetings and supporting team members by addressing questions related to control-sequence logic.
• Supporting system acceptance activities with the customer.
• Participating in sea trials, which may include travel to various locations worldwide.

Required Skills and Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Software Engineering.
• Experience in developing control-sequence algorithms using PLCs or other types of controllers.
• Experience with Siemens S7 Safety preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with solid technical judgment.
• Strong English writing skills
• Bilingualism (French & English) required. The knowledge of the English language, other than the French language is necessary due to contractual requirements.
  
  

 Preferred Additionnal Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office; strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced agile environment and work effectively as part of a team.
• Results-driven approach with strong planning and organizational skills.
• Dependable, responsible, and committed to delivering high-quality work.
• Experience working with multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of naval and commercial certification standards and related processes.
• Experience using Atlassian Jira and MS Office tools.
  
  

Eligibility Criteria (Mandatory):

• Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada “Reliability” status and Level 2 (Secret) security clearance.
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

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.