Software Engineering Coop
Waterdown, Canada
Job ID 18676Overview
On the L3Harris team, your job is to secure the world. We don’t work here just for the advanced technology and equipment: We work here because we know what – and who – we’re protecting. From families to the intelligence community, and from our climate to our men and women in uniform – we’re making the world a safer place. Working in Software with L3Harris you'll join our team of qualified, diverse individuals and work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, global scope, and a collaborative team setting.
- Full Time
- Level: Experienced
- Location: On Site
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Success Profile
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- Innovative
- Technical
- Influential
- Critical Thinker
- Analytical
- Detail Oriented
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As a kid, I would watch a lot of space shuttle launches and build a million space-themed LEGO sets. Today, I’m part of a team supporting NASA’s Artemis mission to the moon and beyond. Building flawless solutions for the final frontier is a dream come true.
Associate, Structural Engineering
Job Description
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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.
Software Engineering Co-op
Reference #18676
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
This is a 16 month co-op term (with 12 month terms occasionally available). You will be working as a part of the embedded software team to support new and existing product designs.
Primary Responsibilities
- Work as part of the Embedded Software team to support new and existing product designs.
- Validate, test and debug new and existing designs.
- Investigate, analyze and recommend improvements for product reliability, performance and cost reductions.
Required Capabilities
- Knowledge of embedded C / C++ programming.
- Experience with Python for scripting.
- Understanding of real time operating systems, and multi-threaded real time code.
- Understanding of embedded systems design (hardware & software).
- Understanding of electrical engineering concepts and principals.
- Familiarity with standard test equipment like oscilloscopes, multi-meters and signal generators.
- Strong mathematical and analysis skills.
- Highly motivated self-starter.
- Strong communication skills.
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office products.
Desired Education and Experiences
- Presently enrolled in a University Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering program.
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.