Optical Designer 1

L3HHCM20•Toronto, ON

4d•CA$71,000 - CA$121,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is amongst our elite teams at L3HARRIS WESCAM. Our Opto-Mechanical Designers are responsible for what makes L3HARRIS WESCAM’s systems legendary – stabilized high-magnification electro-optical and infrared imaging systems. Our Opto-Mechanical Designers are often working on ground-breaking digital imaging, thermal imaging and laser positioning systems while navigating the complexity of integrating the latest optics technology into our world-class intelligence/surveillance/reconnaissance systems. While many companies claim to have the best people – we can say with certainty that L3HARRIS WESCAM is the premier destination for some of the best and brightest mechanical designers.

Requirements

Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering, Fine Mechanics and Opto-Mechanical design principles
Proficiency with Mechanical 3D CAD software, Solidworks preferred
Proven ability for drafting, GD&T
Proven ability to virtually prototype and analyze complex mechanical designs before they are built and tested
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 CNC machining, turning and milling techniques and processes
Meets the requirements of the Controlled Goods Registration Program and is eligible for a Canadian government security clearance
Proven track record in CAD mechanical design

Nice To Haves

P.Eng designation considered an asset

Responsibilities

Generate design related documentation including part and assembly drawings, BOMs, engineering studies, test plan/report, etc.
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 Operations to support estimates and ensure high quality design solutions.
Design, build and use precision mechanical engineering test fixtures using modern methods to measure the performance of opto-mechanical parts and assemblies.
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.
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.