Posted 16 days ago
Software Engineering Co-Op (Waterdown, CAN)
@ L3Harris Technologies
Waterdown, Ontario
Overview
L3Harris WESCAM is hiring a Software Engineering Co-op for a 16-month term, with 12-month terms occasionally available, to support its embedded software team on new and existing optical sensor and targeting product designs. The work covers validating, testing and debugging designs and recommending improvements to reliability, performance and cost. Candidates must be currently enrolled in a related university program.
Responsibilities:
- Support new and existing product designs on the embedded software team
- Validate, test and debug designs
- Analyze products and recommend reliability, performance and cost improvements
Requirements summary:
- Embedded C and C++ programming
- Python scripting
- Real-time operating systems and multi-threaded real-time code
- Understanding of embedded systems and electrical engineering
- Enrolled in a related university program
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-24
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Software development |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software 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
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- Reported total investment
- 2,250,000,000
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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 | 138 |
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Software Engineering Co-op
Reference #44068
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 be working as a part of the embedded software team to support new and existing product designs.
Primary Responsibilities
- Work as part of the Embedded Software team to support new and existing product designs.
- Validate, test and debug new and existing designs.
- Investigate, analyze and recommend improvements for product reliability, performance and cost reductions.
Required Capabilities
- Knowledge of embedded C / C++ programming.
- Experience with Python for scripting.
- Understanding of real time operating systems, and multi-threaded real time code.
- Understanding of embedded systems design (hardware & software).
- Understanding of electrical engineering concepts and principals.
- Familiarity with standard test equipment like oscilloscopes, multi-meters and signal generators.
- Strong mathematical and analysis skills.
- Highly motivated self-starter.
- Strong communication skills.
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office products.
Desired Education and Experiences
- Presently enrolled in a University Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering program.
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.
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