Senior Specialist, Software Engineer 1

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking a Senior Specialist, Software Engineer to lead embedded software development for EW systems. The role emphasizes system software across Windows, Linux, and RTOS environments, guiding features and integrations throughout the SDLC.

The ideal candidate has strong C++ skills, experience with embedded real-time software, and the ability to influence technical direction on complex programs, with minimal travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience or graduate degree with 4+ years of experience
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
• Advanced proficiency with C++ and embedded real-time software development

Responsibilities

• Develop software for embedded devices and systems from requirements through production and support
• Lead significant software features, integrations, and technical execution across the life cycle
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance requirements and system design
• Participate in all phases of software development, including design, integration, and testing
• Contribute to software test plans and documentation
• Assist in bids and proposal inputs as needed

Skills

C++

Embedded Linux

Multi-threaded programming

Software test planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree + 6 years experience

Graduate Degree + 4 years experience

10 years experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

Linux

Windows

RTOS

Protobufs

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 Specialist, Software Engineer

Job Code: 41679

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Schedule: 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 4 Software Engineer focused on system software development for embedded devices and electronic warfare systems. This role leads significant features, integrations, and technical problem solving across the software development life cycle while working closely with systems engineering, software peers, and program leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong system software experience, sound technical judgment, and the ability to influence technical direction for features or subsystems in support of complex development programs.

Essential Functions:

• Develop software for embedded devices and systems from requirements through production and support.
• Lead significant software features, integrations, and technical execution activities across the development life cycle.
• 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 and help define technical direction for features or subsystems.
• 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 minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Advanced 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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