Electro-Optical Engineering Co-Op (Waterdown, CAN)

Electro-Optical Engineering Co-op Reference #42720 Waterdown, Ontario

About L3HARRIS WESCAM 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 electro1-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

About the Role

The Electro-Optical Engineering department at L3Harris WESCAM is looking for a co-op student to work as a junior engineer on hands-on projects related to our core technology: Optics. You will work with senior members of the team and conduct various testing, analyses and presentations. 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 co-op experience, WESCAM is for you.

Primary Responsibilities

Test complex Electro-Optical assemblies such as infrared imaging systems, laser rangefinders or low light & daylight digital cameras Develop image enhancement algorithms in Matlab Perform laboratory tests on a wide variety of sophisticated imaging & laser equipment to support new product design activities Generate advanced analyses to support senior Optical Design Engineers Evaluate state-of-the-art commercial technologies and identify potential suppliers for integration into WESCAM products

Required Capabilities

Knowledge of basic optics principles

Laser Systems Geometrical Optics, Imaging, Lens Design Radiometry Electro-magnetic waves propagation Thin-film optical coatings