Software Designer

L3Harris Technologies; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense technology innovator is seeking a Software Designer to develop advanced software for electro-optical systems. The role involves collaboration with optics and hardware teams to create real-time software for various applications. Ideal candidates will possess strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python, along with a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering mission-critical solutions.

Qualifications

• Requires practical knowledge of the job area.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience or equivalent education.
• Experience with real-time operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop software code for complex electro-optical surveillance systems.
• Support Engineering and Customer Support teams to resolve software issues.
• Participate in Agile development process as a software team member.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Agile

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Git

Embedded Linux

Windows

Linux

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

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 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

9 / 80 work schedule available for most U.S. and Canada employees, effective October 24, 2022.

Designer, Software

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About L3HARRIS WESCAM

As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Integrated Mission Systems Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, National Security, Search & Rescue, and Airborne law enforcement agencies. From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems and the mission systems solutions they are part of produce stabilized high-magnification electro-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine, and ground-based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

About the Role

Our software teams work directly with our optics and hardware teams – developing code that manages all of our systems controllers and actuators, telephoto lenses, or targeting & tracking systems – and in particular, code that allows those captured images to be defined and managed. We develop advanced real-time software for various applications and processors, including new payloads like complex imagers, laser illuminators & targeting designators, range finders, and trackers. We develop the embedded controls and user interfaces for complex electro-mechanical systems including remote I/O subsystems, custom lens controllers, and advanced video processing features.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Under the guidance of Senior Software Engineers and Designers, be a part of the software build and code development process for complex electro-optical surveillance systems.
2. Help develop software code for the control of new sensor payloads in collaboration with Design and R&D.
3. Support Engineering, Manufacturing, and Customer Support teams to resolve software issues.
4. Participate in the estimation and planning of new products and features.
5. Participate as a software team member within an Agile development process.
6. Proven experience developing with embedded C and C++ for real-time systems.
7. Practical knowledge of software engineering obtained through advanced education and experience.
8. Strong technical and analytic skills.
9. Ability to understand the operation and design of complex electro-optical systems.
10. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
11. Ability to learn and grow within a fast-paced environment.
12. Experience with real-time operating systems and Embedded Linux.
13. Understanding of embedded communications standards such as I2C, SPI, CAN, Serial, Ethernet.
14. Familiarity with Windows and Linux.
15. Experience with Python and various scripting languages.
16. Experience with version control software (e.g., Git).

Desired Education and Experiences

1. Requires practical knowledge of the job area.
2. Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience, or
3. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of related experience, or
4. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of related experience.
5. Familiarity with electro-mechanical and optical sensors or lasers.
6. Familiarity with control loop theory and practical experience.
7. Familiarity with machine vision or image processing.