Software Engineer

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 space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

About the role

The successful candidate will be based at our Herndon-VA office (onsite). We develop advanced sonar systems and support software that enables system control, data acquisition, and analysis. Work includes software requirements development, software test and integration, and both application level and embedded C/C++ development, including Linux based GUI and system control work. The role also involves UI and embedded software development for equipment operating in diverse environments such as factory, depot, laboratory, and shipboard settings.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software using C/C++ on Linux, and embedded real time operating systems.
• Execute assigned projects and tasks involving software design, documentation, verification, and validation for sonar systems.
• Modify and enhance existing software for operational systems or test facilities.
• Provide independent validation and verification of design concepts and implementation approaches.
• Develop, test, and document software code, and support integration.
• Perform software configuration management to ensure all code reflects the current version and revision level.
• Implement review and oversight procedures to evaluate design activities for compliance with customer requirements, company standards, engineering best practices, and quality system procedures.
• Ensure assigned tasks meet technical, schedule, and quality requirements. Identify and report issues, recommending corrective actions or alternatives when cost or schedule risks are identified.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer / Electrical Engineering or equivalent and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience. Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 1 years of prior related experience.
• 2+ years of experience designing and implementing software in C/C++ languages.

Skills

• Active Secret clearance.
• QT IDE and UI Framework Experience.
• Understanding of user interface (UI) elements, tools, and development techniques.
• Experience in embedded software.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and clearly communicate engineering plans and specifications, with solid knowledge of engineering theory and design criteria.
• Excellent general computer skills and ability to quickly learn new hardware and software applications.
• Linux development experience.

Pay

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $97,000 - $207,500. 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 Regular (Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off).

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.