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Designer, FPGAL3HARRIS WESCAM DivisionWaterdown, OntarioAbout L3HARRIS WESCAMAs 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 RoleWe are a team full of bright and exceptionally friendly people who work together to create a wide variety of solutions to complex and challenging problems. In order to ensure exceptional results, our team creates reusable IP by following a rigorous process that begins with requirements, is supported by documentation and ends with verification.Are you tired of critical customer bugs causing you to work every weekend? If so, you may be ready to trade some of your frustration for a process that has been proven to produce nearly perfect designs. Our team follows a standardized work flow and an efficient process that enables us to consistently create robust and reliable designs that our customers can rely upon. We focus our energy on future solutions, not fixing past mistakes.Our team is split into two equally valuable groups. The Design team owns the design and is responsible for creating innovative solutions for our customers. The Verification team is committed to confirming that the modules we produce behave exactly as specified. Neither group could stand on its own, but together are successful. Our team of highly skilled individuals have both a depth and breadth in their roles. We all perform some level of verification; we all participate in requirements definition & design engineering and we all take an active role in developing new design concepts and product launches.An FPGA design cannot live in isolation and we collaborate regularly with other departments to ensure the best solution at the system level. This collaboration has earned us a reputation for producing high quality designs that are easy to integrate and actively supported. We track and report design progress so that our Leadership team can be well informed as they allocate resources.We also understand the complex world of FPGA designs as a marathon, not a sprint. We recognize that being excellent in life goes well beyond engineering and includes actively participating in our communities and spending time with friends and family. With this in mind, we set aggressive but achievable goals that allow us to feel challenged while maintaining a work life balance.In short, it is a great place to work!Primary ResponsibilitiesYou will join the FPGA Design team and actively participate in the new product introduction (NPI) design process by creating solutions using digital design techniques primarily in the context of FPGA technology. This includes:\xc2\xb7Creating FPGA designs using the VHDL language\xc2\xb7Simulating your designs using Questa Sim\xc2\xb7Utilizing Xilinx design tools for synthesis, implementation, debugging and timing closure\xc2\xb7Assisting the Verification Team as required\xc2\xb7Integrating library modules within a larger FPGA design\xc2\xb7Verifying, Testing and debugging in hardware\xc2\xb7Participating in regular design reviews\xc2\xb7Presenting FPGA status updates at regular NPI project meetings\xc2\xb7Supporting product sustaining operations\xc2\xb7Generating high quality documentation\xc2\xb7Following departmental practices and coding guidelines\xc2\xb7Providing input and support to others outside of the FPGA team\xc2\xb7Contributing to the team\xe2\x80\x99s knowledge by sharing lessons learned\xc2\xb7Participate in company educational events and training as needed\xc2\xb7Propose ideas for, and participate in, continuous inter and intra-group innovation\xc2\xb7Complete other tasks as assigned by ManagerWe are specifically looking for someone who is:\xc2\xb7Passionate about being excellent, yet humble enough to learn from others\xc2\xb7A collaborator, knowing that it improves the results of independent work\xc2\xb7Excited to follow a workflow and process that will produce high quality designs\xc2\xb7Respectful while interacting with others, especially when they are wrongPreferred Additional Skills\xc2\xb7Matlab for algorithm development\xc2\xb7Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing techniques\xc2\xb7Experience with Digital or Analog Video\xc2\xb7Experience with DO254 or other standardized safety critical processesRequired\xc2\xb7Meets the requirements of the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program and is eligible for a Canadian government security clearanceDesired Education and Experiences\xc2\xb7Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience, or\xc2\xb7Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience, or\xc2\xb7In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.\xc2\xb7FPGA design experience is an assetAbout L3Harris TechnologiesIn July 2019 \xe2\x80\x93 L3 Technologies and Harris Corp merged to become L3Harris Technologies, becoming an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers\xe2\x80\x99 mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains.Our customers perform on the world\xe2\x80\x99s most challenging front lines. They trust us to keep them prepared for what\xe2\x80\x99s next. We combine speed, innovation and flawless execution to give people confidence and security in the world ahead.As we relentlessly pursue new ideas, we know that everything we bring to market must deliver, without fail, every time. The urgency of our quest is matched by our commitment to the people we serve. In a world of ever accelerating change, threat environments move fast. We move forward faster, delivering industry-leading value.Organized into four segments \xe2\x80\x93 Integrated Mission Systems, Communications Systems, Space & Airborne Systems and Aviation Systems \xe2\x80\x93 L3Harris Technologies employs over 50,000 people worldwide in over 130 countries with annual revenues approximately $17 billion.To learn more, visit

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