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Supporting L3Harris Technologies' Integrated Mission Systems Segment, the Waterdown and Toronto, Ontario, Canada facilities develop the most advanced surveillance and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, national security, search and rescue and airborne law enforcement agencies. From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our WESCAM MX-Series systems, and the mission systems solutions they support, produce stabilized high-magnification electro-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground-based platforms, enabling our customers to make informed and critical decisions in the field.

Waterdown Facility 

L3Harris’ state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Waterdown, Ontario, Canada, addresses the growing demand for its WESCAM MX-Series electro-optical/infrared imaging technologies. The 330,000 square-foot facility is designed to create cross-functional efficiencies in research and development, engineering, assembly, service and administration. Today, WESCAM MX-Series EO/IR sensor systems support complex missions in defence, public safety, commercial aviation, law enforcement and more. In 2025, we delivered our 8,000th system globally.

 

EXPLORE WATERDOWN JOBS

TORONTO FACILITY

L3Harris’ optics manufacturing facility in Toronto, Ontario supports the design, coating and assembly of opto-mechanical lens systems, including SWIR and MWIR optics, for our high-performance WESCAM MX-Series electro-optical/infrared sensor systems. The Don Mills facility utilizes highly advanced manufacturing capabilities and processes to produce quality imaging solutions and provide a key differentiator for WESCAM MX-Series systems.

EXPLORE TORONTO JOBS

  • 50 YEARS OF INNOVATION
  • 8,000+ SYSTEMS WORLDWIDE
  • 87+ COUNTRIES SERVED
  • 260+ PLATFORMS WORLDWIDE

Our People, Work Environment and Community 


  • Award Winning Workplace – Proudly recognized as one of Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers for 2025, celebrating our commitment to exceptional workplace culture, employee support and community engagement.
  • Safety First – We are proud of our exceptional safety record — over 5.6 million hours without a lost-time injury in more than 28 months.
  • Flexible Work Environment – Enjoy a 9/80 work week (every other Friday off) and our “dress for your day” policy for a flexible, balanced work experience.
  • Grow With Us – We support career growth at every level. We offer mentoring programs, educational assistance for continued learning and access to a variety of learning resources, including workshops and courses focused on both technical and soft skills. Employees also benefit from cross-functional projects to broaden their experience and career paths to help understand what’s next and how to get there.
  • Belonging and Community – Employees can connect and build a sense of community by becoming a member in one of our many employee resource groups or special interest groups that provide opportunities for inclusion, dialogue and shared passion.
  • Wellness & Comfort – Our workplaces feature dedicated wellness areas, subsidized cafeterias, complimentary fruit and hot beverages daily and bagels and muffins weekly. Our Waterdown location includes an on-site fitness center.
  • Culture & Fun – Our employee-led social engagement team organizes year-round events to help employees connect beyond work. Past events include astronomy night, board game nights, sports outings, an annual golf tournament, summer barbecues and planting workshops.
  • Giving Back to Our Community – We are proud sponsors of United Way and actively participate in events that support those in need in our local communities. Annual initiatives include the CN Tower Climb, Airplane Pull and Holiday Helping Hands. We were honoured with the 2024 “Inspiring Local Love Award” by United Way Halton & Hamilton.
  • Real World Experiences – We partner with post-secondary institutions to offer meaningful co-op placements and hands-on learning opportunities.

TOUR THE waterdown FACILITY

Tour our 330,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Waterdown, Ontario, designed to create cross-functional efficiencies across research and development, engineering, assembly, service and office space. It also features touchless technology, dynamic workspaces, fitness facilities and wellness areas for employees.

L3Harris has delivered over 8,000 WESCAM MX-Series ISR imaging systems worldwide.
Globally, our WESCAM MX-Series systems provide customers in more than 87 countries, on over 260 different types of platforms, with advanced intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting capabilities across the air, land and maritime domains.

Location Information

  • Don Mills

    17 Prince Andrew Place, Toronto, ON, M3C 2H2, Canada

  • Waterdown

    50 Leavitt Blvd., Waterdown, ON, L9H 0C5, Canada

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