Embedded Systems Engineer – Space & Defense

L3Harris Technologies; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Specialist, Software Engineering to design, develop, and integrate software for embedded, application, and cloud environments. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams across the full software lifecycle, from requirements through deployment and sustainment, contributing to mission‑critical systems.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience (or 8 years without a degree) and the ability to obtain a Secret

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience; alternative 8+ years without degree.
• Experience with embedded systems and C/C++ development.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and translate into architecture and design tasks.
• Design, implement, and test software components.
• Develop and maintain C/C++ software with memory management and hardware interfaces.
• Troubleshoot defects and support deployed systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and document work.
• Produce technical documentation and participate in design/code reviews.
• Travel up to 10%.
• Security clearance eligibility.

Skills

Object oriented design

Multithreading

RTOS

C/C++

Python

Java

Cloud technologies

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

C/C++

Python

Linux

RTOS

Embedded systems

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Specialist, Software Engineering to design, develop, and integrate software for embedded, application, and cloud environments. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams across the full software lifecycle, from requirements through deployment and sustainment, contributing to mission‑critical systems.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience (or 8 years without a degree) and the ability to obtain a Secret