Lead Embedded Software Engineer – AI-Driven Real-Time

Jobtome; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (Level 5) to join the devices team developing next-generation radio platform software. This role blends embedded real-time software with AI-driven development and requires architecture design and technical leadership.

The ideal candidate brings mastery of embedded Linux and Android, with hands-on experience in RTOS, Linux kernel modification, U-Boot customization, and CI/CD within an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; 9+ years relevant experience. Graduate Degree and minimum 7 years preferred. In lieu of a degree, minimum 13 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Architecture Design: Architect and design robust, next-generation software platforms for complex embedded tactical communication devices.
• Drive AI Integration: Pioneer and implement AI-driven development methodologies to accelerate and optimize the full software development lifecycle.
• Execute OS Development: Develop, customize, and maintain core software utilizing embedded Linux and Android operating systems.
• Provide Technical Leadership: Guide engineering teams, foster a collaborative Agile environment, and champion technical excellence across the devices team.
• Ensure Real-Time Performance: Optimize complex, low-level real-time software to meet strict tactical performance, safety, and reliability standards.

Skills

C

C++

Embedded Linux

Android

RTOS

CI/CD

DevOps

AI tooling

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree preferred

Tools

Linux kernel modification

U-Boot configuration

JTAG

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

AOSP customization

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (Level 5) to join the devices team developing next-generation radio platform software. This role blends embedded real-time software with AI-driven development and requires architecture design and technical leadership.

The ideal candidate brings mastery of embedded Linux and Android, with hands-on experience in RTOS, Linux kernel modification, U-Boot customization, and CI/CD within an Agile environment.