Systems Engineering (R&A) Co-Op (Waterdown, CAN)

Location: Waterdown, ON, 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.

Requirements & Architecture Engineering Co-op

Reference #44070

Waterdown, Ontario

About L3HARRIS WESCAM

As a subsidiary of L3Harris 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.

About the Role

Are you interested in control systems, sensors, and how complex engineering systems are developed and verified?

We are looking for an Engineering Co-op Student to join our team developing advanced electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) systems. This role provides an opportunity to do hands-on engineering analysis, testing, and systems engineering to gain exposure to how sophisticated products are designed, integrated, tested and qualified for demanding environments. The position is fast paced and requires close collaboration with cross-functional optical, mechanical, electrical and software engineering teams to ensure design consistency, traceability and compliance with program and industry standards. This is a 16 month co-op term (with 12 month terms occasionally available).

Primary Responsibilities 

• Assist with developing and maintaining system and product requirements for stabilized EO/IR cameras using database management tools
• Perform requirement analysis, decomposition, traceability from customer needs and verification planning
• Work with engineers from multiple disciplines to design and evaluate complex system designs and architectures
• Support the development of test procedures, engineering documentation and environmental qualification test reports
• Help organize and interpret data generated during environmental, functional and performance testing
• Support analysis and tuning of PID controllers, feedback control algorithms, and inertial navigation systems
• Support flight and vehicle testing of inertial navigation systems and GPS equipment integration
• Support and execute laboratory tests to evaluate camera and control system performance
• Using MATLAB, Python, and other software tools, capture and analyze data, model system behaviour, or automate engineering tasks

Required Capabilities 

• Excellent report writing skills
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications
• Ability to work with many engineers to coordinate interdepartmental efforts
• Good understanding of both Mechanical and Electrical aspects of Engineering
• Experience with electro-mechanical systems, optic or laser devices is an asset but not required

Desired Education and Experiences 

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in either Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Physics, Mathematics, Aviation/Aerospace Engineering, or related field at an accredited university.
• Coursework and/or experience in systems engineering, systems architecture, systems analysis and design, system performance modeling, integration and/or project management, and/or model-based systems engineering an asset
• Coursework and/or experience in Kalman filtering, control theory, state estimation, dynamic system modeling, signal processing is an asset
• Coursework and/or experience in optics, image processing, computer vision is an asset
• Skills with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++ or similar tools is an asset
• Experience with laboratory equipment and data acquisition is an asset

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that diversity among our employees makes us a stronger organization.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion within our L3Harris WESCAM family, and our community by welcoming and encouraging applications from anyone interested without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, Aboriginal status or any other legally-protected groups. For people with disabilities, we work with you throughout the recruitment process to ensure you have what you need in order to be at your best. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment/interview process, or as you begin your career with us just let us know and we will take care of you. 

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.

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.