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Businesses Raytheon Intelligence & Space Clearance type Secret Relocation eligible No Ability to Telecommute Temporary telecommuting - during COVID-19 Job ID 174088BR Most Recent Date Posted 05/25/2021 City Midland Country Ontario
Are you looking for a career on the cutting edge of EO technology in a community that provides balance both in and out of the workplace?
Raytheon ELCAN is the future of high precision electro-optical solutions for the aerospace and defence industry. We think differently to help customers see better and farther in any domain, against any challenge.

We are looking for a Mechanical Designer to join our winning team!
Reporting to the Manager of Mechanical Design, the Mechanical Designer will use commercial software such as Inventor, FEMAP and Sigfit to design, evaluate and verify a wide variety of opto-mechanical systems. Design tasks include system layout, conceptual design, detailed opto-mechanical design, finite element analysis and technical writing in support of funded projects, proposals, and internal R&D programs. Primary tasks include conceptual design, optimization of preliminary designs to achieve required performance parameters, design analysis by computer simulation, modelling of manufacturing effects, and prediction of “as-built” design performance. The Mechanical Designer will also partake in research to ensure potential design concepts are feasible, and can be manufactured within given cost constraints. They will also assist in review and approval of test set-up and procedures, to ensure manufactured hardware meets agreed requirements. The opto-mechanical design is at the forefront of any new developments and as such must work closely with business development during proposal activity. Successful products require the Mechanical Design group to work collaboratively with various other engineering and production groups at Raytheon ELCAN that form the integrated product development team (IPDT). Good presentation and communication skills are essential. Raytheon ELCAN designs various optical and opto-electronic systems, modules and sub-modules operating in different wavebands, with particular emphasis on infrared and visible systems.
Technical Requirements:
  • Must have a post-secondary degree in Engineering or a related field
  • 1-2 years of mechanical design experience, preferably in product design
  • Background in physics, or experience in the field of optics is preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to develop a design from a set of written specifications
  • Ability to use CAD software to design and develop products. AutoCAD Inventor preferred.
  • Knowledge of FEA concepts and how to apply them using FEA software.
  • Experience in completing independent research and development activities.
  • Proficient user in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Key Competencies:
  • Effectual interpersonal leadership and communications skills
  • Adaptable, innovative and problem solver
  • Analytical and reasoning; decision making with business acumen
  • Planning and coordinating of resources and activities within the team, other departments and external as required.
  • Accountability to stay motivated and resilient even when faced with inevitable delays and setbacks
  • Willingness to learn and acquire knowledge/understanding through study, instruction or experience, participate in training courses

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position requires the successful issuance, transfer, or
maintenance of a Canadian Secret Level security clearance. The successful candidate will be required to complete a background check, and pass a security clearance check after accepting a conditional offer of employment.

We offer a competitive compensation package inclusive of incentive program and company pension plan.

Raytheon ELCAN Optical Technologies is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from all qualified persons.We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), Raytheon ELCAN Optical Technologies will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require disability – related accommodations, please contact Human Resources. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. 174088
Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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