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Designer, Algorithm

Reference #21686 

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 electro1-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

About the Role

Our software teams work directly with our optics and hardware teams – developing code that manages all of our systems controllers and actuators, telephoto lenses or targeting & tracking systems - and in particular, code that allows those captured images to be defined and managed. We develop advanced real time software for various applications and processors, including new payloads like complex imagers, laser illuminators & targeting designators, range finders and trackers. We develop the embedded controls and user interfaces for complex electro-mechanical systems including remote I/O subsystems, custom lens controllers, and advanced video processing features.

Primary Responsibilities 

Algorithm design, prototyping and implementation:

• Work with Senior Engineers to research solutions to difficult Engineering problems.
• Model, simulate and evaluate potential algorithms using Matlab, Python and C/C++
• Work with department stakeholders to create algorithms that meet architectural and implementation constraints
• Assess algorithms for real-world, embedded performance
• Produce requirements and design documentation as required
• Develop models for algorithms in accordance with Departmental Practices
• Assist in the development of test and verification plans as required
• Support implementation of current generation and next generation algorithms in target hardware
• Work with design Engineering to integrate and debug algorithms as required
• Follow trends in both industry and academia (GPU’s, FPGA’s, computer vision, machine learning etc)
• Provide input to and attend design reviews for projects associated with algorithm development
• Participate in NPI meetings as required

Required Capabilities 

• Reading and understanding IEEE style research papers
• Modelling and simulation of complex algorithms
• Design and implementation of complex algorithms
• Matlab/Python for algorithm development
• Digital signal and image processing techniques
• Computer vision
• C/C++ coding
• Familiarity with Machine learning and pattern analysis
• Familiarity with neural networks
• Familiarity with digital hardware design and VHDL an asset
• Familiarity with target tracking systems an asset
• Meets the requirements of the Controlled Goods Registration Program and is eligible for a Canadian government security clearance

Desired Education and Experiences 

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience, or
• Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience, or
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• Algorithm design and implementation experience required

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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.