Lead Embedded Software Engineer: AI-Driven RTOS

Jobtome; Penfield (IL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

EAP

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid 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 engineering with AI-driven development in an Agile environment.

The candidate will architect robust software for tactical devices, drive AI-enabled SDLC enhancements, and lead teams while ensuring real-time, reliable performance across Linux and Android platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Architecture Design for embedded tactical communication devices.
• Drive AI-integrated development to accelerate the SDLC.
• Develop, customize, and maintain OS software using embedded Linux and Android.
• Provide Technical Leadership and foster a collaborative Agile environment.
• Ensure Real-Time Performance to meet strict safety and reliability standards.

Skills

C

C++

Embedded RTOS

Linux

Android

CI/CD

DevOps

Leadership

AI tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree + 9 years experience

Graduate degree + 7 years experience

13+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Linux kernel modification

U-Boot configuration

JTAG

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

AOSP customization

Android HAL development

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 engineering with AI-driven development in an Agile environment.

The candidate will architect robust software for tactical devices, drive AI-enabled SDLC enhancements, and lead teams while ensuring real-time, reliable performance across Linux and Android platforms.