Senior Associate, Software Engineer

L3Harris; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a Senior Associate, Software Engineer to join the Electronic Warfare software engineering organization in Salt Lake City, UT. The role focuses on system software development for embedded devices and communication systems within Linux, Windows, and RTOS environments.

The ideal candidate will have strong object-oriented C++ skills, hands-on embedded development experience, and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams on technically complex programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of related experience, or a graduate degree with 0–2 years (or 6+ years in lieu of a degree).
• Proficiency with C++ and object-oriented software development.
• Experience with embedded real-time software development in Linux.
• Experience with high-performance, multi-threaded programming.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for embedded devices and systems from requirements through production and support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define performance requirements and interfaces.
• Support all phases of the software lifecycle: requirements, design, implementation, integration, testing.
• Contribute to software test plans, procedures, and documentation.
• Participate in peer reviews and defect tracking/repair.
• Work with systems, test, and program leadership to ensure program success.
• Utilize Windows, Linux, and embedded RTOS environments and relevant tools.

Skills

C++ proficiency

OOP with C++

Embedded Linux

Embedded RTOS

Multi-threaded programming

Debugging on embedded targets

Security clearance eligible

Programming languages & compilers

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree or equivalent

6 years of related experience in lieu of degree

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Senior Associate, Software Engineer

Job Code: 41931

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Schedule: 9/80 9/80 employees work 9 out of 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Electronic Warfare software engineering organization is seeking a Level 2 Software Engineer focused on system software development for embedded devices and communication systems. This role contributes across the full software development life cycle by working with cross-functional engineering teams to design, implement, integrate, test, and support software solutions in Linux, Windows, and embedded real-time operating system environments. The ideal candidate brings strong object-oriented software development skills, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to contribute effectively on technically complex programs.

Essential Functions:

• Develop software for embedded devices and systems from requirements through production and support.

• Work closely with cross-functional team members to develop operational performance requirements, interface software and hardware components, and collaborate on system design.

• Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and formal testing.

• Contribute to software test plans, procedures, and other relevant technical documentation.

• Participate in peer reviews, identify, track, and repair defects.

• Collaborate with a cross-functional engineering team including systems, test, and program leadership.

• Utilize a variety of software languages and tools on Windows, Linux, and embedded real-time operating systems.

• Support software bids and proposal inputs in response to customer requests and government requests for proposal.

• Travel is minimal.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Proficiency with C++.

• Experience working with Department of Defense programs.

• Experience with object-oriented software development using C++.

• Experience with embedded real-time software development in Linux.

• Experience with high-performance and multi-threaded programming.

• Demonstrated depth of knowledge in programming languages, compilers, and application execution.

• Ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines and contribute to complex technical efforts.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

• Experience with hands-on software development and troubleshooting on embedded targets.

• Experience in embedded systems design.

• Working knowledge of signal processing, control systems, electronic warfare, or networking.

• Knowledge of protocols such as IP, UDP, TCP, and Protobufs.

• Solid presentation and technical writing skills.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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