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The candidate must be adept at functional analysis, requirements allocation & traceability, trade-off studies, system integration and test. The candidate must be competent interpreting technical requirements, architecture and interface design, and system/subsystem integration. An understanding of functional and allocated baselines in addition to high level and detailed level design approaches is required. Working knowledge of standard system engineering processes is expected - for example: MIL-STD-499, EIA-632, IEEE 1220 or ISO 15288.\nEssential Functions:\nContribute to bids and proposals by analyzing customer requirements, developing system architectures, selecting subsystems and/or components, and evaluating design compliance and technical risks;\nCreate and maintain system architecture documents;\nAllocate and derive requirements for subsystem elements;\nCoordinate interfaces between system components and develop Interface Control Documents (ICDs);\nConduct engineering studies and analyses;\nManage technical performance measures and engineering budgets (power, weight, design margin, link budgets, etc.);\nIdentify risks, write risk statements, and prepare risk mitigation strategies;\nManage engineering changes and design baselines;\nDevelop test plans and procedures to verify and validate requirements;\nDesign, implement and execute system test cases. Analyze and evaluate test results;\nDevelop technical specifications for suppliers and subcontractors, identify potential suppliers, define selection criteria and evaluate vendor proposals;\nDevelop system level designs;\nDocument designs; and\nProvide engineering support to manufacturing, integration, test, and in-service support activities.\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience;\nRequires proficiency in one or more area of defence communication systems technology (for example, radio communications, telephony & audio communication systems, secure data networks);\nExperience applying systems engineering processes within a defence project or within a similar project structure;\nWorking knowledge of regulations, standards and processes related defence communication systems; and\nProficient in MS Office tools.\nPreferred Additional Skills:\nFlexible team player able to adapt successfully to a fast-paced agile environment;\nResults-driven achiever with planning and organizational skills;\nDependable, responsible and committed to excellence and success;\nKnowledge of environmental and EMI/EMC requirements and/or ship classification;\nKnowledge about naval ship classification;\nKnowledge of naval communication systems;\nExperience working in different operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc.);\nWorking knowledge of IBM DOORS®; and\nStrong verbal and written communication.\nOperational requirements:\nMust be eligible for registration to the Controlled Goods Program; and\nMust be eligible to obtaining and maintaining the government of Canada’s “Reliability” status and Level 2 (Secret) security clearance.\nBenefits of working at L3Harris Ottawa:\n9/80 work schedules\n12 statutory holidays per year\n15 days paid time-off per year\n7 sick & 2 personal days\nComplete medical & dental health benefits from day 1 (employee & family)\nLife insurance, Short-term & Long-term disability insurance\nGroup RRSP with employer matching (up to 5%)\nEmployee Assistance Program providing mental health and wellbeing support\nL3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. 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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.\nL3Harris 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. 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