Specialist, Embedded Software Engineer (Optical Payload Integration) : Sign-on bonus ($15K max)

Job Description

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

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement algorithms, controls, and subsystems for aerospace applications
• Ensure robust, high-fidelity testing of complex aerospace systems using HIL/SIL methodologies
• Work with high performing teams building embedded software & EGSE solutions
• Provide technical leadership through refining requirements, creating user stories, and driving collaborative designs in an Agile environment
• Develop and integrate software for aerospace subsystems using HIL/SIL environments
• Architect and implement automated infrastructure for space payloads
• Design and execute test plans, procedures, and reports ensuring full traceability
• Configure/document multi device hardware/software systems under test
• Work hands on with flight hardware, EGSE, and imaging technologies
• Utilize tools such as COSMOS, Ruby, LabVIEW, TestStand, MATLAB, Simulink, and DevOps platforms (Jira, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Confluence)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 4+ years of relevant experience; OR Graduate Degree with 2+ years of relevant experience; OR 8+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Professional experience in embedded systems integration & test (software/hardware)
• 2+ years experience working with C/C++, Python, Linux, RTOS
• Professional hands-on experience with HIL/SIL
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment

Preferred Additional Skills

• Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance preferred
• Space payload I&T and ground equipment development
• Space vehicle development/integration experience
• Familiarity with lasers, image processors, visible/IR cameras, servo motors, actuators, focus mechanisms
• Knowledge of the space domain and mission applications
• Experience in Command & Control Software, Sensor Processing Systems, and Optical Systems/telescopes.
• Experience in estimating large software programs for new business opportunities.
• Proficiency in release engineering, change and configuration management, and continuous integration.
• Experience in developing software for microcontrollers with interfaces (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, CAN).
• Working knowledge of image processors, visible cameras, IR detectors, servo motors, actuators and focus mechanisms.
• Familiarity with Cyber compliance tools (e.g., Fortify Workbench, SonarQube).