Level 3 Communications, Inc

Intermediate Systems Engineer, Defence Communication Systems

Level 3 Communications, Inc$85K — $135K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 4 years of experience or a Graduate Degree with 2 years of experience; or 8 years of related experience without a degree.
  • Proficiency in defence communication systems technology, including radio communications and secure data networks.
  • Experience with systems engineering processes in defence projects.
  • Familiarity with defence communication system regulations and standards.
  • Proficient with MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to bids and proposals by analyzing requirements and developing system architectures.
  • Create and maintain architectural documents and allocate requirements for subsystems.
  • Coordinate interfaces and develop Interface Control Documents.
  • Conduct engineering studies and manage performance measures and budgets.
  • Identify technical risks and create mitigation strategies while managing engineering changes.
  • Develop and execute test plans to validate requirements and analyze test results.
  • Provide engineering support for manufacturing and in-service activities.

Benefits

  • Inclusive and equitable workplace culture.
  • Support and accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
  • Pre-employment background checks and security assessments.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Intermediate Systems Engineer, Defence Communication Systems

Job Location: Ottawa, ON

Job Code: 38184

Job Schedule: Day Shift

Compensation Range: Between $85,500 - $135,000 CDN annually

The candidate must have a complete understanding of the systems engineering process from concept phase through in-service support. 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.

Essential Functions:
  • Contribute to bids and proposals by analyzing customer requirements, developing system architectures, selecting subsystems and/or components, and evaluating design compliance and technical risks;
  • Create and maintain system architecture documents;
  • Allocate and derive requirements for subsystem elements;
  • Coordinate interfaces between system components and develop Interface Control Documents (ICDs);
  • Conduct engineering studies and analyses;
  • Manage technical performance measures and engineering budgets (power, weight, design margin, link budgets, etc.);
  • Identify risks, write risk statements, and prepare risk mitigation strategies;
  • Manage engineering changes and design baselines;
  • Develop test plans and procedures to verify and validate requirements;
  • Design, implement and execute system test cases. Analyze and evaluate test results;
  • Develop technical specifications for suppliers and subcontractors, identify potential suppliers, define selection criteria and evaluate vendor proposals;
  • Develop system level designs;
  • Document designs;
  • Provide engineering support to manufacturing, integration, test, and in-service support activities.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 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 8 years of prior related experience.
  • Requires proficiency in one or more area of defence communication systems technology (for example, radio communications, telephony & audio communication systems, secure data networks).
  • Experience applying systems engineering processes within a defence project or within a similar project structure.
  • Working knowledge of regulations, standards and processes related defence communication systems.
  • Proficient in MS Office tools.


Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Flexible team player able to adapt successfully to a fast-paced agile environment.
  • Results-driven achiever with planning and organizational skills.
  • Dependable, responsible and committed to excellence and success.
  • Knowledge of environmental and EMI/EMC requirements and/or ship classification.
  • Knowledge about naval ship classification.
  • Knowledge of naval communication systems.
  • Experience working in different operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc.).
  • Working knowledge of IBM DOORS®.
  • Strong verbal and written communication.


Eligibility Criteria (Mandatory):
  • Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO SECRET security clearance.


This job is for an existing vacancy

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada "Reliability" status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.

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