Embedded Space Payload Software Engineer — HIL/SIL, 9/80

L3Harris; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Space and Airborne Systems in Wilmington, MA is seeking an Embedded Software Integration Engineer to join a team developing flight software for space-based imaging payloads. The role covers the full software lifecycle from development through flight operations, with hands-on work on hardware, EGSE, and imaging tech.

You will collaborate in an Agile environment, use HIL/SIL methodologies, and contribute to automated infrastructure and test plans, with a potential U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 4 years of relevant experience; OR Graduate Degree with 2 years of relevant experience; OR 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Professional experience in embedded systems integration & test (software/hardware)
• 2+ years experience working with C/C++, Python, Linux, RTOS
• Professional hands-on experience with HIL/SIL
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment
• Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance preferred
• Space payload I&T and ground equipment development
• Space vehicle development/integration experience
• Familiarity with lasers, image processors, visible/IR cameras, servo motors, actuators, focus mechanisms
• Knowledge of the space domain and mission applications
• Experience in Command & Control Software, Sensor Processing Systems, and Optical Systems/telescopes
• Experience in developing software for microcontrollers with interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN)
• Working knowledge of image processors, visible cameras, IR detectors, servo motors, actuators and focus mechanisms
• Familiarity with Cyber compliance tools (Fortify Workbench, SonarQube)

Responsibilities

• Work with high performing teams building embedded software & EGSE solutions
• Provide technical leadership through refining requirements, creating user stories, and driving collaborative designs in an Agile environment
• Develop and integrate software for aerospace subsystems using HIL/SIL environments
• Architect and implement automated infrastructure for space payloads
• Design and execute test plans, procedures, and reports ensuring full traceability
• Configure/document multi device hardware/software systems under test
• Work hands on with flight hardware, EGSE, and imaging technologies
• Utilize tools such as COSMOS, Ruby, LabVIEW, TestStand, MATLAB, Simulink, and DevOps platforms (Jira, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Confluence)
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

Skills

C/C++

Python

Linux

RTOS

Embedded systems

Agile

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Graduate Degree

8 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

COSMOS

Ruby

LabVIEW

TestStand

MATLAB

Simulink

Jira

Bitbucket

Jenkins

Confluence

Job description

L3Harris Space and Airborne Systems in Wilmington, MA is seeking an Embedded Software Integration Engineer to join a team developing flight software for space-based imaging payloads. The role covers the full software lifecycle from development through flight operations, with hands-on work on hardware, EGSE, and imaging tech.

You will collaborate in an Agile environment, use HIL/SIL methodologies, and contribute to automated infrastructure and test plans, with a potential U.S.