Embedded Software Verification Engineer Jobs in Paris, ON

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Job Title: Applied Systems Engineer Specialist (L3)

Job Code: 40723

Job Location: Waterdown, Ontario

Job Schedule: 9/80; Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off 

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

Acts as the primary technical interface between Wescam products and the end-user’s mission requirements. Responsible for developing Concept of Operations, translation of customer requirements into technical specifications, performing verification and validation tests, and ensuring installed performance adheres to contractual and regulatory requirements. 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Act as a main technical point of contact for Wescam customers for book and build programs. This role will support assigned programs from pre-sale to post delivery.
• Provide program engineering support to the Program Office for a variety of projects.  Projects will vary from Engineering R&D, major system developments, government system sales, to OEM and commercial sales.
• Manage multiple technical projects in a cross functional environment, with the ability to balance requirements of a variety of stakeholders, including internal and external parties.
• Develop Concept of Operations, system level requirements specification and interface documentation to support customer missions.
• Execute the technical perspective of the contracts. Define system configuration, and develop equipment and data deliverable list.
• Lead and collaborate with other engineering teams to create deliverables to meet contractual requirements.
• Proactively manage assigned projects, generate timely and quality outputs, and work with associated parties, including factory, to meet delivery schedule.
• Act as a subject matter expert to internal and external customers on the installation, integration and verification of Wescam products.
• Develop systems level test procedure, perform functional verification and software regression tests of Wescam products.
• Perform site survey, provide onsite integration and system acceptance support.
• In collaboration with Design team and NPI to help develop new systems technologies and products to fulfill a wide variety of requirements.
• Support to Bids and Proposal, and Sales Activities, including analysis of customer missions in order to define technical solutions, preparation of engineering estimates, and carryout of sales demos.
• Support Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Desired Skills and Knowledge

• Familiarity with the installation and integration of systems in one of the following domains, airborne, maritime, or land.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles in a government contract environment.
• Strong leadership, planning, organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills. 
• Strong project and technical management skills. Ability to manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to coordinate activities with multiple departments such as Design Engineering, Manufacturing and Programs Management office.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal directly with internal and external customers.
• Ability to learn and grow within a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding and familiarity with Military Specifications. These include MIL-STD- 810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704 and RTCA DO-160 standards with respect to environmental testing.
• Understanding and familiarity of communication protocols.
• Understanding of airworthiness.
• Willing to travel on short notice.
• Meets the requirements of the Controlled Goods Registration Program and is eligible for a Canadian government security clearance.

Education and Experiences Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of progressive technical and project experience, or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience, or in lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

*This posting is for a current vacancy.  In the province of Ontario, Canada, the pay range for this position will be $85,500 to $135,500

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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.