Senior Embedded Software Lead - Defense Systems (Anaheim)

Jobtome; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

L3Harris Maritime Power & Energy Solutions (MPES) seeks a Senior Software Engineer to lead a software team developing power system software for regulated government contracts. You will design, implement, and integrate software across the lifecycle from concept through testing, ensuring compliance with safety-critical standards.

The role requires embedded C/C++ expertise, real-time systems experience, and strong collaboration with hardware and systems teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years in design/analysis of systems software for power conversion equipment; MS or 4 yrs exp preferred.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance; embedded real-time systems expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead software engineering team across design through integration with minimal supervision.
• Interpret customer specs to define software requirements and architecture.
• Document software products to meet qualification standards for regulated government contracts.
• Provide technical leadership and oversee sprint/Kanban workflows and Jira-based tracking.
• Drive performance improvements and DevSecOps automation for the SW team.

Skills

Embedded real-time

C/C++ programming

Jira

Agile

Team leadership

Communication protocols

System software design

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, CS or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Jira

Job description

L3Harris Maritime Power & Energy Solutions (MPES) seeks a Senior Software Engineer to lead a software team developing power system software for regulated government contracts. You will design, implement, and integrate software across the lifecycle from concept through testing, ensuring compliance with safety-critical standards.

The role requires embedded C/C++ expertise, real-time systems experience, and strong collaboration with hardware and systems teams.