Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Camden

L3Harris Technologies; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company-paid holidays

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in Camden, NJ. You will develop real-time embedded software for defense applications, collaborating across teams to translate requirements into reliable, maintainable code that runs on simulated and target hardware.

The role requires 6+ years in embedded software, hands-on RTOS experience, and a strong background in C/C++ with Python. Relocation support, a 9/80 schedule, and a competitive salary are offered.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and active DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer/ Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• 6+ years of experience in embedded software on simulated and target hardware.
• Hands-on experience with real-time operating systems (Green Hills Integrity, VxWorks, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Preferred: UML tools such as IBM Rhapsody or MagicDraw/Cameo; experience with device drivers and boards support packages.
• Preferred: modern C++ techniques; information assurance/cryptography; NSA Type 1 or DO-178 qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Translate requirements into reliable, maintainable embedded software for C5 and Cyber Solution Centers.
• Provide subject matter expertise and guide other software engineers.
• Investigate root causes and implement fixes with cross-functional teams.
• Develop software for target hardware using C, C++, and Python.
• Define hardware-software interfaces and overall system design.
• Contribute to all SDLC phases: requirements, design, implementation, testing.
• Create software test plans and technical documentation.
• Use modeling tools and test equipment to prototype and assess results.
• Participate in peer reviews and track defects.

Skills

C++

Python

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer/ Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

IBM Rhapsody

MagicDraw/Cameo

Green Hills Integrity / RTOS

Job description

Requirements

Must have:

• We require U.S. citizenship and an active Department of Defense Secret clearance.
• We require a bachelors or masters degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline.
• We require 6+ years of experience building applications on simulated and target hardware.
• We require hands-on experience with a real-time operating system such as Green Hills Integrity, VxWorks, or a similar platform.
• We require strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Preferred qualifications include object-oriented design and implementation experience, along with exposure to software modeling and UML tools such as IBM Rhapsody or MagicDraw/Cameo.
• Preferred qualifications include experience developing device drivers and board support packages for real-time embedded systems.
• Preferred qualifications include familiarity with modern C++ techniques.
• Preferred qualifications include experience in information assurance and/or cryptography.
• Preferred qualifications include NSA Type 1 certification or other software certification experience such as DO-178.

Responsibilities

• We translate requirements into reliable, maintainable solutions for our C5 and Cyber Solution Centers.
• We provide subject matter expertise in embedded software application development and guide one or more software engineers.
• We investigate complex root causes and implement effective fixes, both independently and with cross-functional teams.
• We apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical principles to develop software for target hardware.
• We collaborate with engineering partners to define hardware-software interfaces, operational needs, and overall system design.
• We contribute to every phase of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and formal testing.
• We create software test plans, procedures, and other technical documentation.
• We use modeling tools and equipment to gather operating data, run experiments, prototype solutions, and assess results.
• We participate in peer reviews and identify, track, and correct defects.
• We develop embedded real-time software primarily in C, C++, and Python.

Company

We are L3Harris, a trusted innovator in defense technology, delivering end-to-end solutions across the space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains in support of national security. We foster an inclusive, engaging workplace that values professional growth, excellence, and service to our communities. This Senior Embedded Software Engineer role is based in Camden, New Jersey, with relocation support available for qualified candidates. The position offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, a sign-on bonus for qualified hires, a salary range of $105,000 to $171,000, and benefits including a relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, and company-paid holidays.