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Sr Specialist, Technical Training

Reference #37627

Waterdown, Ontario

About L3HARRIS WESCAM

As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Communications & Spectrum Dominance (CSD) 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 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

Designs, develops, and delivers technical training programs and supporting materials for customers, service centers, and internal personnel. Collaborates with customer and cross-functional teams to define training objectives, course content, and learning outcomes aligned with operational and business needs.

Translates engineering documentation, field service requirements, and software updates into structured lesson plans, hands-on exercises, and instructional materials. Ensures all training content remains current with product features, system configurations, and service procedures.

Facilitates engaging learning experiences through instructor-led classroom sessions, virtual delivery, and hands-on laboratory training. Evaluates training effectiveness through assessments, learner feedback, and post-training follow-up, continuously improving course content to ensure applicability and impact in real-world maintenance environments

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver instructor-led EO/IR maintenance training (basic and advanced intermediate levels) to global customers, service centers, and internal personnel, ensuring high-quality, consistent learning experiences
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for intermediate Basic and Advanced level maintenance, providing technical guidance, knowledge transfer, and mentorship to training team members and internal stakeholders
• Design, develop, and continuously improve maintenance training programs, including course content, hands-on exercises, and supporting materials aligned to current product
• Develop and maintain training assessments, evaluations, and validation tools;
  analyze learner feedback and performance data to enhance training effectiveness and outcomes
• Provide technical leadership in the development and standardization of troubleshooting methodologies for EO/IR systems
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), Field Service, and Technical Publications to ensure training content reflects current system design, service procedures, and operational requirements
• Support factory repair and maintenance activities as required, maintaining hands-on technical proficiency and real-world system knowledge
• Support the development, review, and validation of service manuals and maintenance procedures, including participation in New Product Introduction (NPI) activities
• Travel domestically and internationally 30-60% to support training delivery, customer engagements and field support activities

Desired Capabilities

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical tasks, projects, or processes with minimal supervision while delivering consistent, high-quality results
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders across functions, including Engineering, Field Service, and customer organizations
• Proven instructional capability, including experience delivering technical training and applying adult learning principles in both classroom and hands-on environments
• Highly organized with strong planning and time management skills;
  able to manage multiplepriorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and anticipate challenges, risks, and training needs
• Solid technical foundation in electronics, electro-mechanical, electro-optical, and video systems, with a preference for hands-on maintenance experience
• Extensive experience working with complex, integrated systems in an engineering, field service, or maintenance capacity
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues, and to translate that knowledge into structured training and standardized troubleshooting methodologies
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 30–60%) to support training delivery and customer engagements
• Ability to meet Controlled Goods requirements and obtain and maintain applicable security clearances
• Demonstrated proficiency in a relevant technical discipline, with hands-on experience supporting, maintaining, or troubleshooting complex integrated systems
• Formal training certification (e.G., instructional techniques or adult education) or equivalent experience delivering technical training in a professional environment
• Experience designing, developing, and delivering technical training programs, including curriculum development, hands-on exercises, and learner assessments
• Working knowledge of eLearning principles, tools, and blended learning approaches
• Familiarity with government and defense training standards (e.G., MIL-STDs, UK MoD specifications) is considered an asset
• Experience in maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of integrated electro-optical, electronic, or electro-mechanical systems is an asset
• Multilingual capability is considered an asset

Desired Education and Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electronics, Electro-Mechanical Technology, or a related technical field, with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• Requires practical knowledge of job area.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electronics, Electro-Mechanical Technology or related technical field.
• Minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 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 $55,000 to $85,000

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