Opto-Mechanical Design Co-op

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 electro-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

Job Description:

The Opto-Mechanical Engineering department at L3 WESCAM - Don Mills Operations is looking for an intern student to work as a junior engineer on hands-on projects related to one of our core technologies: Imaging Systems. You will be paired with a senior member of the team and conduct various testing, analyses and be involved in design activities. The team offers a supportive learning environment where you will be provided with as much challenge as you are willing to undertake. If you like technical challenges and if you are looking for a valuable, hands-on internship experience, Don Mills is for you.

Essential Functions:

• Test complex precision mechanics and Opto-Mechanical assemblies, including visible and infrared imaging lenses.
• Develop advanced test set-up to measure the performance of optical and electro-mechanical systems
• Develop and implement new automation capabilities
• Generate advanced data analyses to support senior Opto-Mechanical Design Engineers
• Evaluate state-of-the-art commercial technologies and identify potential suppliers for integration into WESCAM products.
• Support design engineers in the development of new Opto-Mechanical assemblies
• Support to Production and test tooling design
• Rigorously follow existing Mechanical Engineering design practices, processes and standards.

Qualifications:

• Enrollment in a Bachelors or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics or Physics or related field
• Must be able to complete a 16 month Co-Op term with 12 month terms occasionally being available
• Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering, Precision Mechanics and Opto-Mechanical design principles
• Knowledge of Mechanical CAD software, Solidworks preferred
• Knowledge of optical design software such as Oslo, CodeV or Zemax an asset
• Experience with Matlab or a similar software package
• Knowledge of electro-mechanical drive design principles
• Knowledge of materials science (corrosion, composites, surface coating and conversion)
• Proficient in mechanics or optics lab environments
• Knowledge of basic optics principles an asset:
• Geometrical Optics, Imaging, Lens Design
• Radiometry
• Electro-magnetic waves propagation
• Thin-film optical coatings

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, matrixed environment
• Effective communication and presentation abilities with all levels of staff / peers / managers
• Proven ability to identify performance issues and implement the necessary changes in a timely and effective manner
• A self-starting, hands-on, eager to work approach
• Executes within a culture of accountability
• Exceptional problem solving skills
• The ability to see and apply thinking from a larger systemic perspective