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Test Associate 

Reference #21679

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

WESCAM is currently seeking a Systems Engineer to join our elite design team. Your need for a challenge will be fulfilled as you deal with the complexity of integrating the efforts of multiple engineering disciplines to create our world-class surveillance products, plus you'll be working with some of the best educated and brightest designers in the business. Within this environment your ideas and skills will be enhanced by excellent technology and you will serve as a key member in a multi-disciplinary R&D team working on a wide variety of imaging and laser systems. Systems Engineering encircles everything we do here, so join the team at WESCAM and be an integral part of one of the top defense companies in the country.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct qualification tests on Wescam systems and subsystems to detailed test plans and procedures
• Verify system performance during testing, and document outages via NCR process
• Author and peer-review product formal qualification test reports
• Work with internal resources including thermal chambers and vibration tables to complete product testing
• Work with independent external test laboratory facilities to schedule and complete product testing
• Support design engineering team in evaluating environmental performance of new designs (green qual) as needed
• Record and present qualification status and results at project meetings and project reviews as needed
• Assist with calibration and maintenance programs as required
• Document generation and handling through the Teamcenter process
• Procure quotations, generate purchase requisitions, and track status to support test programs
• 30%  off-site travel is required, primarily within the greater Toronto and Hamilton area

Required Capabilities

• Hands-on experience with, and an understanding of electro-optical imaging systems
• High level of integrity and attention to detail to ensure test result accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Knowledge of qualification standards MIL STD 810, RTCA DO-160, MIL STD 461, MIL STD 704  and why they are employed
• Strong technical comprehension skills to execute tests given documented procedures and direction from project and test engineering leads
• Work with test engineering leads to meet product technical, cost, and schedule testing requirements
• Experience with electrical test equipment including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, thermocouples, pressure transducers
• Experience with MS Office Suite, MS Visio
• Strong problem solving aptitude

Desired Education and Experiences 

• Bachelor’s Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• Technical experience in test design, verification and execution of aerospace/defense products is an asset
• Meets the requirements of the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program and is eligible for a Canadian government security clearance

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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.