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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.\nAbout the Role\nThe Test Engineering - Electrical team at L3Harris WESCAM is responsible for designing, developing, and validating functional and system-level test equipment, including test boxes, circuit card assemblies (CCAs), and cables that are deployed throughout the factory as well as at contract manufacturers. The team also develops robust, reliable test software and firmware to simulate a range of signals, including mixed-signal I/O, EO/IR camera sensor data, and digital communication protocols, maximizing UUT test coverage and product quality. Working closely with design engineering and cross-functional NPI teams, the team defines test requirements, assesses product testability, and ensures Design for Testability (DFT) principles are embedded throughout the product lifecycle.\nEssential Skills Required\nCan work well and integrate within a team environment.\nSelf-driven and motivated with the ability to learn new technologies quickly.\nStrong troubleshooting/debugging and problem-solving skills.\nStrong understanding of what it takes to have a production ready solution.\nExcellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills.\nExperience with Development Lifecycle methodologies (Git Flow)\nSupport quality practices (AS9100 and ISO9001)\nTasks to be Accomplished\nDesign, develop and support functional and system-level test boxes, and test wiring harnesses\nDefine test requirements, developing schematics, PCB layouts, and test interface wiring harnesses for simple to intermediate UUT designs\nFollow departmental processes for test development including design reviews, configuration management, requirements management and test equipment qualification\nDesign, develop and manage Boundary Scan tests and pass thru’ assembly tests\nInvolved in technical reviews and provide feedback on the designs of fellow Test Engineers/Test Engineering Designer\nEngage in continuous improvement to enhance Test Automation and Test architecture\nTechnical Skills Required\nFamiliar with various technologies in Electronics and Test Engineering.\nFamiliar with circuit card assemblies, wiring harnesses, and circuit card manufacturing processes.\nFamiliar with designing custom circuit cards using OrCad Capture and Allegro PCB layout.\nFamiliar with designing with microcontrollers, FPGA's and programming in VHDL.\nFamiliar with communications protocols (i.e. RS232, RS422, USB, I2C, CAN Bus, Ethernet etc.).\nFamiliar with SDI video standards and signal analysis techniques\nFamiliar with designing and developing functional tests and/or automation systems using LabVIEW & C#.\nFamiliar with JTAG Boundary Scan testing. \nExperience & Education Requirements\nUniversity - enrolled in 3rd year Electrical/Computer Engineering/Technology or Mechantronics program\nDiversity & Inclusion\nWe believe that diversity among our employees makes us a stronger organization.\nWe 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. 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