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Specialist, Systems Engineering - Internal Communications

L3Harris Technologies l3harris.com Open · verified Oct 19, 2026
Ottawa Mid-level Communications

At a glance

Mid-level Communications role at L3Harris Technologies. Ottawa · CA$85,000–CA$135,000 base.

SalaryStated by L3Harris Technologies
CA$85,000 – CA$135,000
Base salary for this role, in CAD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from L3Harris TechnologiesOur estimate for the market: CA$85,000–CA$110,000Median CA$87,115
The range includes the market median of CA$87,115 for mid-level communications roles in Ottawa.
Worked out from 5 postings that stated pay, median CA$87,115. Last updated Oct 19, 2026.
RoleCommunications
SeniorityMid-level
LocationOttawa
Base payCA$85,000–CA$135,000
PostedOct 19, 2026 · today
Role brief

growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Take system ownership from design reviews through environmental testing, final review and bringing the system into service
  • Shape bid solutions by turning customer needs into architectures, component choices and assessments of design risks
  • Define system structure, allocate subsystem requirements and document how components connect
  • Plan verification, run system tests and assess results against requirements
  • Track design changes, engineering risks and technical budgets such as power, weight and link capacity

What you bring

  • You have designed integrated shipboard internal communications, including voice, intercom, alarms and related networks
  • You understand systems engineering methods and have worked on complex defence projects
  • You can use engineering software for requirements, architecture, change control or product lifecycle work
  • You meet one of the stated education and experience routes: a relevant degree with related experience, or equivalent experience without a degree
  • You qualify for Controlled Goods registration and the required Canadian Reliability and Level 2 Secret clearances

Who this fits

This Ottawa-based role suits a systems engineer with shipboard communications design experience who can own work across design, integration and testing. The position requires eligibility for Controlled Goods registration and Canadian Reliability status and Level 2 Secret clearance.

From the employer

Job Title: Specialist, Systems Engineering - Internal Communications
Job Location: Ottawa, ON
Job Code: 46326
Job Schedule: Day Shift
Compensation Range: Between $85,000 - $135,000 annually


About your next challenge as the Systems Engineer – Internal Communication Systems
Working as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team including software, hardware, and systems engineering, the candidate will be responsible for delivery of internal communication systems as part of a modern integrated naval communication system. The successful candidate will possess knowledge of the principles, architecture, and operation of naval shipboard internal communications systems, supported by experience leading the design, integration, interface definition, verification, and implementation of internal communications capabilities within a complex ship systems environment. Success criteria for this role will include:

  • Successful achievement of design review milestones;
  • Delivery of produceable designs for assembly;
  • Development of use-cases and system configuration sheets to support software and systems integration;
  • Compliance with system requirements and successful sell-off to customers; and
  • Successful completion of customer/end-user tests and trials.

What you will do:

  • Be a System Owner to deliver the design through CDR, Environmental Qualification Testing, FDR & Set to Work activities;
  • Contribute to bids and proposals by analyzing customer requirements, developing system architectures, selecting subsystems and/or components, and evaluating design compliance and technical risks;
  • Create and maintain system architecture documents;
  • Allocate and derive requirements for subsystem elements;
  • Coordinate interfaces between system components and develop Interface Control Documents (ICDs);
  • Conduct engineering studies and analyses;
  • Manage technical performance measures and engineering budgets (power, weight, design margin, link budgets, etc.);
  • Identify risks, write risk statements, and prepare risk mitigation strategies;
  • Manage engineering changes and design baselines;
  • Develop test plans and procedures to verify and validate requirements;
  • Design, implement and execute system test cases. Analyze and evaluate test results;
  • Develop technical specifications for suppliers and subcontractors, identify potential suppliers, define selection criteria and evaluate vendor proposals;
  • Develop system level designs;
  • Document designs; and
  • Provide engineering support to manufacturing, integration, test, and in-service support activities.


Required skills and experiences:

  • Knowledge and experience designing integrated shipboard internal communications systems, including voice networks, intercoms, public address and general announcing systems, alarm and warning systems, sound-powered communications, telephony, data/IP networks, end-user devices, and associated interfaces to other ship systems;
  • Knowledge of systems engineering processes;
  • Experience working on complex defence projects;
  • Proficient with software tools used for systems engineering (ie. requirements management, systems architecture and modeling, engineering change management, product life-cycle management, etc.); and
  • Planning, organization and information management skills.


Preferred additional skills, education and certifications:

  • Experience working in naval or marine environments;
  • Basic knowledge of project management;
  • Licensed Professional Engineer or other relevant professional certification; and
  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.


Operational requirements:

  • Must be eligible for registration to the Controlled Goods Program; and
  • Must be eligible to obtaining and maintaining the government of Canada’s “Reliability” status and Level 2 (Secret) security clearance.

Benefits of working at L3Harris Ottawa:
9/80 work schedules
12 statutory holidays per year
15 days paid time-off per year
7 sick & 2 personal days
Complete medical & dental health benefits from day 1 (employee & family)
Life insurance, Short-term & Long-term disability insurance
Group RRSP with employer matching (up to 5%)
Employee Assistance Program providing mental health and wellbeing support


L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue, 48,000 employees and customers in more than 100 countries. L3Harris.com


L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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 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.


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