Lead Embedded DSP/SDR Software Engineer

L3Harris Technologies

Farnborough

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Half day Friday / 9/80 option
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Private medical insurance

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Farnborough, UK, is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to drive embedded software development for tactical communications systems. The role spans design, implementation, and optimization of real-time DSP algorithms and SDR waveform development, with cross-domain collaboration across software, systems, and hardware teams.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in DSP, embedded real-time software, and RF integration, with strong communication skills and a

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Communications Engineering or related discipline.
  • 7–10 years of experience in a related role.
  • Strong knowledge of DSP concepts and real-time embedded software for communications systems.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and enhance embedded software for tactical radio and communications systems.
  • Design real-time embedded software for radio waveforms including modulation and synchronization.
  • Develop DSP algorithms for signal detection and interference mitigation.
  • Work with SDR platforms and integrate with RF front-end hardware.
  • Produce technical documentation including design specs and algorithm descriptions.

Skills

DSP concepts
Real-time embedded
C/C++
Communication
Problem solving
Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software/Electronic/Communications Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink
IBM Rhapsody
DOORS
Jira
MS Project
SharePoint
Python

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Farnborough, UK, is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to drive embedded software development for tactical communications systems. The role spans design, implementation, and optimization of real-time DSP algorithms and SDR waveform development, with cross-domain collaboration across software, systems, and hardware teams.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in DSP, embedded real-time software, and RF integration, with strong communication skills and a

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