Associate, Electro-Optical Designer

Job Title: Associate, Opto-Mechancial Designer

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off 

About L3HARRIS WESCAM

As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Communications & Spectrum Dominance (CSD) 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 electro-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Actively participate in the mechanical design of complex optical lens assemblies, including fixed focal length and zoom lenses, from concept to production.


• Work closely with Optical Designers and Manufacturing to achieve the best possible mechanical designs considering all performance requirements, manufacturability & cost, for existing and new lenses.


• Actively support the manufacturing organization and suppliers to ensure proper knowledge transfer, timely resolution of design issues and effective test methodologies development.


• Collaborate closely with Product Managers and other team members from Wescam Waterdown Operations to support estimates and ensure high quality of design solutions.


• Design, build and use precision mechanical engineering test fixtures using modern methods to measure the performance of opto-mechanical parts and assemblies.


• Generate design related documentation including BOMs, part and assembly drawings, engineering studies, test reports, etc.


• Participate in and present results at design review meetings related to modifications and new lens designs.


• Actively participate in the application, maintenance and improvement of the Engineering design practices, processes and standards.


• Keep up-to-date knowledge of the Precision Mechanics, Opto-Mechanical and Mechanical Engineering industries trends and new technologies that may be relevant to Wescam’s business.


• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, Opto-Mechanical Design

Desired Education:

• Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering, Fine Mechanics and Opto-Mechanical design principles


• Proficiency with Mechanical 3D CAD software, SolidWorks preferred


• Proven ability to virtually prototype and analyze complex mechanical designs before they are built and tested


• Basic knowledge of lens optical design and optical principles


• Proficiency in a Mechanical Engineering lab environment


• Knowledge of Structural Analysis and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)


• Knowledge of electro-mechanical drive design principles


• Knowledge of machining, casting and sheet metal manufacturing techniques and processes

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.

In the province of Ontario, Canada, the pay for this position will be $77,500 - $89,100