Mechanical Engineering Co-Op (Waterdown, CAN)

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Mechanical Engineering Co-op Reference #43986 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.

This is a 16 month co-op term to start May 2026. You will get to work alongside senior Mechanical Engineers, solving complex issues, generating detailed drawings in SolidWorks, conducting in-depth analyses, and recommending solutions for the Mechanical Engineering team.

Provide mechanical design, analysis, and testing support for new and existing products. Generation of drawings and bills of materials. Completing assignments of moderate scope and complexity, usually derived parts of larger projects. Uses a variety of standard engineering methods and defined best practices in solving problems and executing tasks. Assist senior staff in carrying out technical tasks. May contribute to definition of departmental best practices of a clearly defined scope. Participate in design reviews as either a presenter or a reviewer. Supporting the verification and validation of new product designs. Implement changes to documentation, technical drawings, parts and assemblies. Keep in synchronization with mechanical industry trends and new technologies that may be relevant to L3 Wescam’s present and future product development. May involve the design of cabling wire harnesses including developing solutions with electrical engineers, physical routing definition, final drawing generation, and then verification of design in production.   Required Capabilities  Some experience with a solid modeling CAD package, SolidWorks preferred. A highly motivated, self-starter. Mechanical aptitude, good hands-on skills. Some mechanical design skills shown through practical course work or experience. Good mathematical and analysis skills. Strong communication skills. Proficient in use of Microsoft Office products.     Desired Education and Experiences  Enrollment in a Bachelors or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering program Must be able to complete a 16 month Co-Op term starting May 2026 Currently enrolled and in good standing with co-op program through accredited university Able to obtain Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) clearance     Diversity & Inclusion We believe that diversity among our employees makes us a stronger organization. We are committed to diversity and inclusion within our L3Harris WESCAM family, and our community by welcoming and encouraging applications from anyone interested without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, Aboriginal status or any