Embedded Real-Time Software Engineer

L3Harris; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join the System Software group. You will architect and deliver core software infrastructure that enables advanced communications technologies across subsystems, supporting national security missions.

The role emphasizes embedded RTOS development, cross-functional collaboration, and full software lifecycle involvement, with travel up to 5%. A DoD background and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0–2 years of related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of related experience.
• Experience with embedded real-time software development (VxWorks/Linux).
• Advanced proficiency with C++ and high-performance, multi-threaded programming.
• Experience with hands-on software development on embedded targets utilizing an RTOS.

Responsibilities

• Architect next-generation, mission-critical software infrastructure for system software.
• Develop requirements, design, implementation, integration and formal testing.
• Contribute to software test plans, procedures and other technical documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance and interface requirements.
• Work with Windows, Linux and embedded real-time operating systems.

Skills

C++

Multi-threaded programming

Embedded RTOS development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree or equivalent

Job description

L3Harris is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join the System Software group. You will architect and deliver core software infrastructure that enables advanced communications technologies across subsystems, supporting national security missions.

The role emphasizes embedded RTOS development, cross-functional collaboration, and full software lifecycle involvement, with travel up to 5%. A DoD background and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance are valued.