Specialist, Software Engineer (Embedded Software)

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

L3Harris is seeking a Software Engineer to translate requirements into working and maintainable solutions for our C5 and Cyber Solution Centers. The selected candidate will apply technical proficiency across various stages of the software development life cycle (SDLC), gather requirements, and work closely with stakeholders to prioritize and scope tasks. As a key team member on a Scrum team, you will be instrumental in setting direction and strategy for product and infrastructure development.

Responsibilities

• Support the engineering team as a subject matter expert in embedded software application development, providing guidance and direction to software engineers.
• Investigate root-cause of complex issues and implement solutions, working independently or with a multi-discipline team.
• Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts in the development of software for target hardware.
• Work closely with cross-functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements of the overall system.
• Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, hardware-software integration, and formal test.
• Develop software test plans and procedures, and other relevant technical documentation.
• Utilize modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, prototype, and evaluate results.
• Participate in peer reviews, identify, track, and repair defects.
• Utilize a variety of software languages (primarily C/C++ and Python), implementing software for embedded real-time operating systems.

Requirements

• Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience may substitute. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• 3+ years of experience developing applications on simulated and target hardware.
• Experience using a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS), such as Green Hills Integrity, VxWorks, or similar.

Skills

• Object-oriented design and implementation experience, with exposure to software modeling and UML tools such as IBM Rhapsody or MagicDraw/Cameo.
• Experience with programming Rust.
• Experience developing device drivers and Board Support Packages for real-time embedded systems.
• Experience with Modern C++ techniques.
• Experience with Information Assurance and/or cryptography.
• Experience with NSA Type 1 certification or other software certification such as DO-178.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Pay

Salary range for this role is $97,000 – $180,000. Final offer amount may vary based on factors including 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 and company-paid holidays.

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