Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering (Mechanical)

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title : Senior Analyst, Mechanical Systems Engineering

Job Location : Mirabel, QC

Job Schedule : Day Shift

Essential Functions :

The candidate will work in the Mechanical Systems group for the military CF-18 and CT114 Programs. The candidate will play a key role in the mechanical systems and structures modification design, test and certification. The candidate will lead some of the activities necessary to assure continuing airworthiness of CF-18 fleet mechanical systems as delegated by Canadian Department of National Defense (DND).

• Address maintenance snags and analyze them in relation to established design data, in-service experience and the resultant deterioration in the level of system safety;
• Provide technical support and engineering disposition in order to restore the structural integrity and the systems performance of the damaged structures / systems. The solutions must be in accordance with the customer's requirements, military (MIL-STD or other), civil (FAR, TC), and / or corporate standards in place;
• Develop / Review mechanical system modifications and installation work instructions, procedures and recommendations;
• Identify discrepancies and / or problems with drawings before releasing to production and implements corrective action to ensure the timely release;
• Validation of subsystem / equipment performance to specification via test;
• Support / participate in integration tests on the system; develop test scripts;
• Coordinate cross functional requirements communication and optimization;
• Assist / Obtain / Grant regulatory approval for modifications / repairs performed on aircraft mechanical systems / components;
• Provide detailed evaluation of the reliability impact of proposed design changes per ARP4761 and / or MIL-STD-882E;
• Assess contributing factors of system safety and airworthiness degradations by launching a root cause analysis. Identify corrective actions to restore system Reliability;
• Facilitate continuous improvement by recommending and implementing plans and approaches to reliability tasks to maximize compliance to requirements while yielding timely and accurate results;
• Developing action plans to react quickly to unanticipated events as well as anticipate potential problems before they occur;
• Monitor and communicate project status, business issues and significant developments;
• Prepare and / or Review technical reports;
• Actively work to improve daily processes, and ensures all work meets quality requirements;
• Act as a mentor for junior level Engineers.

Qualifications :

Eligibility Criteria :

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following : race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

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.