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Specialist, Project Engineering

Date Posted: Jun 24, 2026
Yearly: C$ - C$

Job Detail

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    Location Waterdown, Canada
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Experience:
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    Gender: No Preference
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    Apply Before: Sep 25, 2026

Job Description

Overview

L3Harris is seeking a Specialist, Project Engineer with a focus on leading product launch initiatives within the WESCAM division. This role involves project management across various engineering disciplines, ensuring successful product development for defense and military sectors through effective collaboration and technical leadership.

Key responsibilities

  • Provide project leadership and technical guidance for product developments
  • Coordinate and lead design stage gate presentations
  • Align cross-functional teams for New Product Introduction (NPI)
  • Maintain project risk registers and implement mitigation plans
  • Forecast project timelines and budgets, ensuring adherence
  • Lead investigations into product failures using root cause analysis
  • Present monthly reliability metrics and project updates to leadership
  • Participate in bids and proposal processes with engineering inputs
  • Coordinate engineering changes and lead technical assessments

Required skills

  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field with minimum 4 years of experience
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including MS Project
  • Strong technical communication skills
  • Project organization and planning expertise
  • Understanding of electro-mechanical, optical, and video systems
  • Experience using Atlassian Confluence and JIRA
  • Knowledge of root cause analysis techniques
  • Familiarity with mechanical/electrical design terminology
  • Experience in aerospace industry and project management
  • PMP Certification and P.Eng license preferred

What the company offers

  • Inclusive and engaging work environment
  • Focus on work-life success

Skills Required

Company Overview

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

L3Harris Technologies is a leader in defense technology, dedicated to recruiting and developing passionate, high-performing talent. The company fosters an inclusive environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life balance. L3Harris is... Read More

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