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Lead, Embedded Software Engineer (Optical Space Systems) : Sign-on bonus ($30K max)

L3Harris Technologies · Wilmington, MA · Yesterday
On-siteEngineering$135k–$251k/yrFull-time

About the role

L3Harris Space and Mission Systems is seeking a Lead, Embedded Software Engineer for our Wilmington, MA location to join a talented team of experts developing Embedded Flight Software for space-based imaging payloads.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of real-time embedded flight software for space-based imaging payloads.
  • Integrate and test embedded flight systems at the software/hardware level.
  • Understand and apply architectural approaches for software design and implementation.
  • Collaborate with other engineers to plan and develop solutions.
  • Involvement in all aspects of software development including design, documentation, testing, code reviews, and mission integration.
  • Create test plans, procedures, traceability, reports, flow, and test case design and implementation.
  • Contribute to requirements analysis, design, coding, unit testing, integration, and requirements verification.
  • Create state charts, sequence diagrams, and other UML artifacts.
  • Follow standard software development processes.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
  • Experience in embedded software development, system design, debugging, and integration on aerospace applications.
  • Experience with RTOS (e.g., VxWorks, FreeRTOS, RTLinux, QNX), simulators (TSIM, VxSIM, SIMIC, MATLAB Simulink), and programming languages (C/C++, Python, scripting).
  • Experience with embedded command and control of mechanisms (e.g., shutters, motors, gimbals), embedded controllers (e.g., PIC, STM, TMS), serial communications (e.g., CAN, TCP/IP, RS422), and distributed messaging (TCP/UDP).

Preferred Additional Skills

  • Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance preferred.
  • Knowledge of MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo) and wideband/narrowband telemetry and messaging.
  • Experience with platforms like Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Intel x86, ARM, and System on a Chip.
  • Familiarity with Versal, MicroBlaze, bare metal development, and kernel/device drivers.
  • Proficiency in DevOps practices, Jenkins, and continuous integration tools.
  • Experience in space payload systems and Core Flight System/Core Flight Executive (cFS/CFE).
  • Experience in Command & Control Software, Sensor Processing Systems, and Optical Systems/telescopes.
  • Knowledge of microprocessor/microcontroller architecture and programming, and familiarity with FPGAs.
  • Experience in estimating large software programs for new business opportunities.
  • Experience in developing software for microcontrollers with interfaces (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, CAN).
  • Develop, customize, and maintain Board Support Packages (BSP) for various hardware platforms.
  • Integrate BSP components, including bootloaders, device drivers, and operating systems.
  • Optimize BSPs for performance, reliability, and efficiency.
  • Familiarity with image processors, visible cameras, IR detectors, servo motors, actuators and focus mechanisms.
  • Familiarity with Cyber compliance tools (e.g., Fortify Workbench, SonarQube).
  • Familiarity with Familiarity with OMS (Open Mission Systems) and UCI (Universal Command and Control Interface) open architecture standards.

Benefits

  • Health and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • EAP.
  • Education assistance.
  • Paid time off.
  • Company-paid holidays.

Pay

The salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C., Denver, or NYC areas is $135,000.00 - $250,500.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Schedule

9/80 (Every other Friday off!)

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants.
  • A sign-on bonus of up to $30K may be included as part of an offer package for this level.

Equal Opportunity Employer

L3Harris Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

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