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About the Role

Opto-Mechanical Designers at L3HARRIS WESCAM are responsible for creating stabilized high-magnification electro-optical and infrared imaging systems. This role involves working on digital imaging, thermal imaging, and laser positioning systems, integrating advanced optics technology into intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems.

Responsibilities

• Generate design documentation including part and assembly drawings, BOMs, engineering studies, and test plans/reports.
• Support manufacturing and suppliers for knowledge transfer, issue resolution, and test methodology development.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Operations team members for estimates and design solutions.
• Design, build, and utilize precision mechanical engineering test fixtures to measure opto-mechanical performance.
• Participate in the mechanical design of complex optical lens assemblies from concept to production.
• Work with Optical Designers and Manufacturing to achieve optimal mechanical designs considering performance, manufacturability, and cost.
• Present results at design review meetings for modifications and new lens designs.
• Participate in the application, maintenance, and improvement of Engineering design practices, processes, and standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and new technologies in Precision Mechanics, Opto-Mechanical, and Mechanical Engineering.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, Opto-Mechanical Design.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering, Fine Mechanics, and Opto-Mechanical design principles.
• Proficiency with Mechanical 3D CAD software (Solidworks preferred).
• Proven ability in drafting and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Proven ability to virtually prototype and analyze complex mechanical designs.
• Proficiency in a Mechanical Engineering lab environment.
• Knowledge of Structural Analysis and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Knowledge of electro-mechanical drive design principles.
• Knowledge of CNC machining, turning, and milling techniques and processes.
• Meets the requirements of the Controlled Goods Registration Program and is eligible for Canadian government security clearance.
• Proven track record in CAD mechanical design.
• P.Eng designation is considered an asset.

Skills

• Mechanical Engineering
• Fine Mechanics
• Opto-Mechanical design
• Solidworks
• CAD
• Drafting
• GD&T
• Virtual Prototyping
• FEA
• Electro-mechanical drive design
• CNC machining

Location

• Toronto, Ontario

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior Associate
• 2 years of prior related experience (with Bachelor's)
• 0 to 2 years of prior related experience (with Graduate Degree)
• Minimum of 6 years of prior related experience (in lieu of degree)

Education Level

• Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or equivalent
• Graduate Degree or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $71,000 to $121,000

About the Company

• As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Communications & Spectrum Dominance (CSD) Segment, the WESCAM division develops advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, national security, search & rescue, and airborne law enforcement agencies.
• WESCAM's MX-series systems provide stabilized high-magnification electro-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine, and ground-based platforms.