Job Description

Employee Type
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Town/Region
Ottawa, ON
About the role
The role of the Hardware Engineer Associate is important in fulfilling the strategic roadmap goals of Lockheed Martin Canada Inc (Lockheed Martin). The candidate will work with the electrical engineering lead to interpret the electrical schematic, building system interconnect diagrams and cable drawings. As part of the Engineering team, the candidate will be directly involved in understanding customer requirements and applying best-in-class product solutions as they relate to cabling and interconnect design. These resultant products/systems will serve to maintain Lockheed Martin's robust position in the Naval market space.
The candidate should possess the following skills and experiences:

• The design capability to develop cable/harness design solutions which meet specific design requirements
• A working application knowledge of relevant interconnect design and fabrication standards
• The ability to create power and system functional/block drawings and wiring diagrams
• The ability to analyze/interpret schematic drawings, mechanical drawings and understanding part tolerances, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, standard industry symbols and drawing conventions to a level where the information provided is sufficient to construct the cable/harness or arrange the system
• Support Production team during New Product Integration (NPI) stages
• Create complex working cable drawings and interpret hardware design documents
• Leverage a knowledge of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) issues as they pertain to cable design, bonding and grounding principles
• knowledge of MIL-Spec circular connectors, backshells and other cable components
• Maintain ongoing research of new materials/suppliers to strengthen supply chain
• Build parts Bill Of Materials (BOMs) and respond to obsolescence as required
• Conduct and minute peer reviews of cable design output through project workflow
• Have a working knowledge of configuration management processes for engineering changes
• Have experience in documenting designs in Electronic Computer Aided Design (ECAD), Microsoft Visio and Office software products.

What you bring to the role

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or an electrical technologist diploma from an accredited college, or equivalent
• Develops preliminary and detailed layouts of medium to complex cables, harnesses and cable run sheets for system-level architecture connectivity.
• Resourceful/agreeable to enable strong vendor liaison/customer communications
• Production and results-oriented self-starter
• Developing subject matter expert on cable assembly best practices
• Provides conceptual design, drafting and/or technical support to project groups for new and existing equipment cables.

Additional skills desired for the role

• Experience with Zuken Electrical Design Software
• Environment requirements: Basic understanding of the principles of shock and vibration, thermal management and electromagnetic interference and electromagnetic compliance management and how these environmental requirements are accommodated in product design
• Design to cost: Understanding of design to cost principles to ensure early establishment of realistic cost objectives and then managing the key factors which design cost to meet the stated objectives
• Design for manufacturability/assembly/test (including tolerance analysis) and product functionality: Understanding of design for manufacturing and assembly principles to produce cost effective cable and harnesses which are optimized for manufacturing.

Discipline
Electrical Engineering
About us
Headquartered in Ottawa, Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products, aircraft sustainment, and unmanned systems software. This position is part of the Rotary and Mission Systems business area, where employees across Canada support engineering, systems integration, training, sustainment and in-service support programs for Canadian and international military customers across land, air and sea.
Clearance required for role
What we offer you
We walk our talk when it comes to work/life balance! Your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment, this is what you can expect when you join our team as a Regular Full-Time employee:

• Flexible, compressed work schedules, depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off, as well as the possibility to work remote part-time
• Competitive compensation
• Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
• Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment, along with:

• Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
• A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
• Medical Travel Insurance
• Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
• A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
• Employee discounts to save on goods, services and various recreational activities
• Access to a robust spectrum of development resources to enhance your skills and/or advance your career including:

• Free learning resources through a modern and engaging platform
• Education Assistance Program
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Self-directed Mentoring

Security requirement for this role

Skills Required