Embedded Systems Software Engineer (C++, RTOS)

L3Harris Technologies; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in embedded system software development for devices and communications. You will design, implement, test, and support software across Linux, Windows, and real‑time environments.

The role emphasizes object‑oriented C++ development, cross‑functional collaboration, and readiness to work on technically complex defense programs. On‑site in Salt Lake City with minimal travel and potential security clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 4+ years of software engineering experience, or a Master’s with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience with object‑oriented software development using C++.
• Embedded real‑time software development in Linux or VxWorks environments.
• Experience with high‑performance and multi‑threaded programming.
• Demonstrated depth of knowledge in programming languages, compilers, and application execution.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines and contribute to complex technical efforts.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance, if required for the program.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for embedded devices and systems from requirements through production and support.
• Work with cross‑functional team members to meet performance requirements and interface software/hardware components.
• Support all phases of the software development life cycle including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and testing.
• Contribute to software test plans, procedures, and documentation.
• Participate in peer reviews, identify and repair defects.
• Collaborate with systems, test, and program leadership across the engineering team.
• Utilize languages and tools on Windows, Linux, and embedded RTOS.
• Support software bids and government requests for proposals.
• Travel is minimal.

Skills

C++

OO design

Multi-threaded programming

Cross-functional collaboration

Embedded RTOS

Education

Bachelors in CS/CE/EE

MS in CS/CE/EE (optional)

Tools

VxWorks

Linux

Windows

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in embedded system software development for devices and communications. You will design, implement, test, and support software across Linux, Windows, and real‑time environments.

The role emphasizes object‑oriented C++ development, cross‑functional collaboration, and readiness to work on technically complex defense programs. On‑site in Salt Lake City with minimal travel and potential security clearance requirements.