Systems Engineer, Product Integration, Validation, and Verification

at  L3Harris Technologies

About your next Challenge as a Systems Engineer, Product Integration, Validation, and Verification:
The Systems Engineer, Product Integration, Validation, and Verification is responsible for all aspects of the verification and validation of naval communications systems for military and commercial applications. The candidate is responsible for testing design, planning, automating and executing tests to deliver a product of the highest quality. He or she should be self-motivated, creative, proactive and collaborative.
He or she will work closely with the embedded software designers, hardware designers, product owner, and stakeholders executing test iterations, tracking/reporting results, troubleshooting and coordinating resolution.

What You Will Do:

• Interact with product owner, development teams and stakeholders to develop a strong understanding of the product and testing objectives;
• Participate in design review and ensure design requirements are testable;
• Define test specifications covering low to complex system or integration functionalities;
• Develop and document test plans, execute tests and generate reports;
• Define and set up the test and validation environment including scripts development and potentially contacting vendors, asking for samples and quotation;
• Develop and run automated tests covering functionality and diagnostic requirements;
• Communicate critical issues and status updates in a timely manner;
• Debug test failures and analyze root causes;
• Train individuals involved in verification and validation activities as needed.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent;
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a similar role;
• Experience with integration and test of military or commercial systems;
• Knowledge of naval communication systems;
• Resolution of technical issues arising during the implementation, integration and testing of the system and subsystem elements;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills (English and/or French);
• Excellent understanding of verification methodology and software development life cycle;
• Knowledge of protocols (TCP, IP, HTTP, FTP, DNS, SSH, etc.);
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Lua, JavaScript, Bash, XML, JSON, etc.);
• Experience in different hypervisors (KVM, VMware, VirtualBox, etc.);
• Solid experience in test automation and continuous integration;
• Solid experience in functional and performance testing.

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;
• Curious and passionate about verification and validation;
• Experience working in different operating systems (Windows, Linux, Apple, etc.);
• Familiar with hardware diagnostics (using multimeter, oscilloscope);
• Working knowledge of IBM DOORS®
• Working knowledge of typical military standards used for system design and test;
• Knowledge of naval and commercial certification standards and processes;
• Proficient in MS Office tools.

Eligibility Criteria:

• 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;
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR);
• For on-site positions, our location not accessible by public transport, car/carpooling required.

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.
L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion

• Interact with product owner, development teams and stakeholders to develop a strong understanding of the product and testing objectives;
• Participate in design review and ensure design requirements are testable;
• Define test specifications covering low to complex system or integration functionalities;
• Develop and document test plans, execute tests and generate reports;
• Define and set up the test and validation environment including scripts development and potentially contacting vendors, asking for samples and quotation;
• Develop and run automated tests covering functionality and diagnostic requirements;
• Communicate critical issues and status updates in a timely manner;
• Debug test failures and analyze root causes;
• Train individuals involved in verification and validation activities as needed