Embedded Software Engineer – Space Payloads (Fort Wayne)

L3Harris Technologies; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Space and Mission Systems is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer in Fort Wayne, IN. You will develop embedded software for space-based imaging payloads, participating in the full software lifecycle from requirements to test and support.

A collaborative team environment emphasizes leadership, technical rigor, and innovation across space applications. The role requires a background in C/C++, embedded systems, and real-time OS concepts, with Agile processes guiding development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience; or graduate degree with 2+ years; or 8+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 1 year of software development experience in C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Work within a small, embedded software team to meet customer requirements within allocated cost/scope/schedule commitments.
• Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews.
• Collaborate with other engineers to develop reliable solutions.
• Observe Agile software development and engineering processes.
• Provide software support for units under test to on-orbit assets.
• Communicate with leadership on status, issues, milestones, and successes.

Skills

C/C++ development

Embedded software

Linux

Real-Time OS

Agile

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Graduate degree (relevant field)

8+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Jira

Bitbucket

Git

Jenkins

Confluence

Job description

L3Harris Space and Mission Systems is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer in Fort Wayne, IN. You will develop embedded software for space-based imaging payloads, participating in the full software lifecycle from requirements to test and support.

A collaborative team environment emphasizes leadership, technical rigor, and innovation across space applications. The role requires a background in C/C++, embedded systems, and real-time OS concepts, with Agile processes guiding development.