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Job Title: Artificial Intelligence Lead

Job Location: Mirabel, QC

Job Code: 35470

Job Schedule: Day Shift

The AI lead is responsible for leading the design, development, and deployment of advanced analytics, machine learning, and generative AI solutions that drive measurable business value. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to translate business challenges into scalable AI-driven solutions. The AI lead will also provide technical leadership, establish best practices, and ensure responsible AI governance across initiatives.

Essential Functions:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of machine learning and generative AI solutions.
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable AI models and data-driven applications.
• Develop and maintain predictive models, NLP solutions, and automation frameworks.
• Integrate AI solutions into enterprise data platforms
• Establish AI development standards, MLOps practices, and governance frameworks.
• Ensure model performance, monitoring, validation, and lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with BI, data engineering, and business stakeholders to identify high-impact AI opportunities.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to data analysts and AI practitioners.
• Stay current with emerging AI technologies and assess their applicability to the organization.
• Support executive communication by articulating AI strategy, risks, and value realization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• 9+ years of experience in AI/ML development and deployment.
• Strong proficiency in Python and machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
• Solid understanding of MLOps, model governance, and AI lifecycle management.
• Experience working with structured and unstructured data.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• The knowledge of the French language, other than the English language, is necessary due to contractual requirements.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of CanadaReliabilitystatus andSecret Level 2/NATO Secretsecurity clearance;
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

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.

This job is for an existing vacancy

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.