Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Jobtome; Penfield (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an embedded software engineer to design, develop, and test sensor control software for EO/IR systems. You will work with cross-functional teams to evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, ensuring performance fits requirements.

The role emphasizes DevSecOps, Python automation, and experience with QNX/Linux environments. Candidates should have a strong background in C++ and avionics lifecycle development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of related experience; graduate degree with 4+ years.
• Experience with software development through design cycle and architecture reviews.
• Experience with hardware-software integration and embedded development.
• DevSecOps and test automation using Python or similar languages.
• Experience with APIs/BSPs/Drivers, OpenGL, health and status; OS: Linux/Windows/QNX.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement and test sensor control software.
• Use OMS, UCI, XML Schema, reference designs and other standards.
• Utilize Visual Studio, QNX, Linux, and XMLSpy tools for development.
• Debug and unit test software products and perform system modeling.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineers to test products.
• Provide production support and timely status reports.

Skills

C++ systems development

Embedded software development

DevSecOps / Python automation

Linux / Windows / QNX

Software/hardware co-design

Avionics lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or related field

Graduate degree in related field

Tools

MS Visual Studio

QNX

Linux

XMLSpy

OpenGL

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an embedded software engineer to design, develop, and test sensor control software for EO/IR systems. You will work with cross-functional teams to evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, ensuring performance fits requirements.

The role emphasizes DevSecOps, Python automation, and experience with QNX/Linux environments. Candidates should have a strong background in C++ and avionics lifecycle development.