Posted 24 days ago
Project Engineering Co-Op (Waterdown, CAN)
@ L3Harris Technologies
Waterdown, Ontario
Overview
L3Harris WESCAM is hiring a Project Engineering Co-op in Waterdown, Ontario, for a 16-month co-op term (12-month terms occasionally available). The role supports production and service teams in developing and repairing electro-optical and infrared sensor and targeting systems.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in creating and tracking upgrade plans for customer assets
- Assist in preparing and reviewing project and product documentation
- Assist in designing next-generation optical, electronic and mechanical systems
- Support fast-paced requests across multiple departments
Requirements summary:
- Enrolled in electrical or mechanical engineering program or equivalent
- Experience with electro-mechanical systems, optics or lasers is an asset
- Familiarity with SolidWorks or similar design tools
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-17
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Work setting | Office, Laboratory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
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L3Harris Technologies
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Full company description
L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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. Visit L3Harris.com for more information.
- LinkedIn followers
- 883,579
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 30,525
- Reported office locations
- 1025 W. NASA Boulevard, Melbourne, Florida 32919, US
- Business categories
- Information Technology
- National Security
- Business Development
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Aerospace
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- L3Harris Technologies
- L3HHCM20
- Harris
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 2,250,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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. Visit L3Harris.com for more information.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Defense and Space Manufacturing |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Melbourne, Florida |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 137 |
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Project Engineering Co-op
Reference #44061
Waterdown, Ontario
About L3HARRIS WESCAM
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.
About the Role
This is a 16 month co-op term (with 12 month terms occasionally available). You will get to work within the Project Engineering team, offering engineering support to the production and service teams to develop and repair Wescam Products.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist in the creation and tracking of upgrade plans for customer assets
- Assist in the generation of and review all project/product documentation such as specifications, work statements, presentation & review material, reliability & quality reports design documentation, technical publications and verification plans/reports
- Assist in investigating, designing and implementing next generation systems including optical, electronic and mechanical components
- Take on opportunities for technical projects such as feature releases, product development, etc.
- Collaborate with multiple departments on fast-paced support requests
Required Capabilities
- Experience with electro-mechanical systems, optic or laser devices is an asset
- Familiarity with Solidworks or other similar design tools
- Strong problem solving skills and interpersonal skills
- Action-oriented and quick-responding
- Able to balance multiple tasks and prioritize work
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications
- Excellent verbal, written communication and organization skills
Desired Education and Experiences
- University - enrolled in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering program or the equivalent
Diversity & Inclusion
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.
This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.
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