Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026. L3Harris Technologies scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering - Internal Communication Systems
Job Location: Ottawa, ON
Job Code: 46325
Job Schedule: Day Shift
Compensation Range: Between $102,000 - $152,000 annually
About your next challenge as the Sr Systems Engineer - Internal Communication Systems
Working as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team including software, hardware, and systems engineering, the candidate will be responsible for delivery of internal communication systems as part of a modern integrated naval communication system. The successful candidate will possess knowledge of the principles, architecture, and operation of naval shipboard internal communications systems, supported by experience leading the design, integration, interface definition, verification, and implementation of internal communications capabilities within a complex ship systems environment. The candidate will lead and mentor the internal communication systems design team and manage the system development and delivery plans.
Success criteria for this role will include:
- Successful achievement of design review milestones;
- Delivery of produceable designs for assembly;
- Development of use-cases and system configuration sheets to support software and systems integration;
- Compliance with system requirements and successful sell-off to customers; and
- Successful completion of customer/end-user tests and trials.
What you will do:
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee the engineering work to design and deliver Internal communication systems;
- Contribute to bids and proposals by analyzing customer requirements, developing system architectures, selecting subsystems and/or components, evaluating design compliance and technical risks, and preparing engineering basis of estimates;
- Work with project engineers, customers and stakeholders to plan engineering metrics and report progress;
- Lead the internal communications team through both paper design and integration efforts in a lab environment
Review systems engineering artefacts such as trade studies, systems specifications, system architecture and interface documents, and engineering analyses to ensure that quality objectives are achieved;
- Manage the configuration of designs and design documentation;
- Prepare and present design review packages; and
- Manage budget and resources for allocated work packages.
Required skills and experiences:
- Extensive knowledge and experience designing integrated shipboard internal communications systems, including voice networks, intercoms, public address and general announcing systems, alarm and warning systems, sound-powered communications, telephony, data/IP networks, end-user devices, and associated interfaces to other ship systems;
- Knowledge of systems engineering processes;
- Experience working on complex defence projects;
- Proficient with software tools used for systems engineering (ie. requirements management, systems architecture and modeling, engineering change management, product life-cycle management, etc.);
- Working knowledge of electromagnetic design and modeling;
- Planning, organization and information management skills;
- Experience leading diverse teams; and
- Experience planning and managing budget, schedule, and resources.
Preferred additional skills, education and certifications:
- Experience working in naval or marine environments;
- Basic knowledge of project management;
- Licensed Professional Engineer or other relevant professional certification; and
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
Operational requirements:
- Must be eligible for registration to the Controlled Goods Program;
- Must be eligible to obtaining and maintaining the government of Canada’s “Reliability” status and Level 2 (Secret) security clearance.
Benefits of working at L3Harris Ottawa:
9/80 work schedules
12 statutory holidays per year
15 days paid time-off per year
7 sick & 2 personal days
Complete medical & dental health benefits from day 1 (employee & family)
Life insurance, Short-term & Long-term disability insurance
Group RRSP with employer matching (up to 5%)
Employee Assistance Program providing mental health and wellbeing support
L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue, 48,000 employees and customers in more than 100 countries. L3Harris.com
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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 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.
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