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About the Role
The Opto-Mechanical Engineering department at L3 WESCAM is seeking an intern student to work on hands-on projects related to Imaging Systems. You will be paired with a senior team member and participate in testing, analysis, and design activities within a supportive learning environment.
Responsibilities
- Test complex precision mechanics and Opto-Mechanical assemblies, including visible and infrared imaging lenses.
- Develop advanced test set-ups to measure the performance of optical and electro-mechanical systems.
- Develop and implement new automation capabilities.
- Generate advanced data analyses to support senior Opto-Mechanical Design Engineers.
- Evaluate state-of-the-art commercial technologies and identify potential suppliers for integration into WESCAM products.
- Support design engineers in the development of new Opto-Mechanical assemblies.
- Generate CAD models and drawings.
- Execute engineering changes and release processes.
- Support production and test tooling design.
- Rigorously follow existing Mechanical Engineering design practices, processes, and standards.
Requirements
- Enrollment in a Bachelors or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Engineering Physics, Physics, or a related field.
- Must be able to complete a 16-month Co-Op term (12-month terms occasionally available).
- Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering, Precision Mechanics, and Opto-Mechanical design principles.
- Knowledge of Mechanical CAD software, Solidworks preferred.
- Knowledge of optical design software such as Oslo, CodeV, or Zemax is an asset.
- Experience with Matlab or a similar software package.
- Knowledge of electro-mechanical drive design principles.
- Knowledge of materials science (corrosion, composites, surface coating, and conversion).
- Proficient in mechanics or optics lab environments.
- Knowledge of basic optics principles is an asset: Geometrical Optics, Imaging, Lens Design, Radiometry, Electro-magnetic waves propagation, Thin-film optical coatings.
Skills
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, matrixed environment.
- Effective communication and presentation abilities with all levels of staff, peers, and managers.
- Proven ability to identify performance issues and implement necessary changes in a timely and effective manner.
- A self-starting, hands-on, eager to work approach.
- Executes within a culture of accountability.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills.
- The ability to see and apply thinking from a larger systemic perspective.
Location
- Toronto, Ontario
Work Type
- 9/80
Experience Level
- Intern
- Junior
Education Level
- Bachelors or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Engineering Physics, Physics, or related field
Salary/Compensations
- $25 / hour
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- We believe that diversity among our employees makes us a stronger organization. We are committed to diversity and inclusion within our L3Harris WESCAM family, and our community by welcoming and encouraging applications from anyone interested without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,age, disability, protected veteran's status, Aboriginal status or any other legally-protected groups.
- For people with disabilities, we work with you throughout the recruitment process to ensure you have what you need in order to be at your best.
- If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment/interview process, or as you begin your career with us just let us know and we will take care of you.