Embedded Systems Software Engineer (C++/RTOS) — 9/80 Schedule

L3Harris; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Salt Lake City/Carlsbad area, is seeking a Software Engineer focused on embedded systems development. You will design, implement, test, and support software across Linux, Windows, and RTOS environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions.

The role emphasizes object-oriented programming in C++, multi-threaded design, and system-level thinking with opportunities to work on defense-related projects requiring secure software practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of related experience; graduate degree or equivalent with 0–2 years; in lieu of a degree, 6+ years of related experience.
• Experience with object-oriented software development using C++ and embedded real-time software.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines and work on technically complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for embedded devices and systems from requirements through production and support.
• Work with cross-functional team members to define performance requirements and interfaces between software and hardware.
• Support all phases of the software development life cycle: requirements, design, implementation, integration, testing.
• Contribute to tests plans, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Participate in peer reviews and defect tracking and repair.
• Collaborate with systems, test, and program leadership across disciplines.
• Utilize software languages/tools on Windows, Linux, and RTOS environments.
• Support bids and proposals in response to customer and government requests.

Skills

C++

Embedded systems

Linux

RTOS

Multi-threading

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced degree optional

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Salt Lake City/Carlsbad area, is seeking a Software Engineer focused on embedded systems development. You will design, implement, test, and support software across Linux, Windows, and RTOS environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions.

The role emphasizes object-oriented programming in C++, multi-threaded design, and system-level thinking with opportunities to work on defense-related projects requiring secure software practices.