Lead Embedded Software Engineer, GPS/PNT Systems

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Yorba Linda (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Yorba Linda, CA is seeking a Lead, Software Engineering to direct embedded GPS software development and deliver high-assurance systems for defense applications. You will lead a team, drive designs from concept through integration, and ensure rigorous documentation and testing on mission‑critical platforms.

The role requires extensive C/C++ expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 9 years of embedded software design and analysis experience.
• 7+ years in a technical leadership role (team lead or SME) for embedded projects.
• 6+ years of C/C++ coding and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and hands-on C/C++ development for GPS equipment.
• Lead documentation and ensure requirements compliance.
• Guide new programs from concept to completion.
• Review legacy code and modify/test existing solutions.
• Interpret customer specifications to define software requirements.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor other engineers.
• Support proposals and customer engagement as needed.
• Maintain ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Skills

Team leadership

Embedded software

Education

Bachelors in Computer Engineering / CS / EE

Tools

C/C++

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Yorba Linda, CA is seeking a Lead, Software Engineering to direct embedded GPS software development and deliver high-assurance systems for defense applications. You will lead a team, drive designs from concept through integration, and ensure rigorous documentation and testing on mission‑critical platforms.

The role requires extensive C/C++ expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.