Lead Embedded Software Engineer — AI-Driven RTOS & Radio

L3Harris Technologies; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 117,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the devices team, focusing on next-generation radio platform software. This role sits at the intersection of embedded real-time development and AI-driven methodologies to accelerate the software lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in embedded Linux and Android, strong C/C++ for RTOS, and a track record of technical leadership within an Agile environment. Security clearances may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 9+ years of experience; graduate degree preferred.
• Strong C and modern C++ for RTOS/embedded environments; expert in embedded Linux/Android.
• Experience with AI-driven development tools and Agile software processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Architecture Design for embedded tactical platforms.
• Drive AI integration to accelerate SDLC processes.
• Develop and maintain core software on embedded Linux/Android.
• Provide technical leadership across the devices team.

Skills

C programming

C++

Embedded Linux

Android

RTOS

AI tooling

CI/CD

DevOps

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Linux kernel modification

U-Boot configuration

JTAG

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

AOSP customization

Android HAL development

CI/CD tooling

DevOps workflows

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the devices team, focusing on next-generation radio platform software. This role sits at the intersection of embedded real-time development and AI-driven methodologies to accelerate the software lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in embedded Linux and Android, strong C/C++ for RTOS, and a track record of technical leadership within an Agile environment. Security clearances may be required.