Senior Specialist, Software Engineering

L3Harris Technologies; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 122,500 - 177,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Anaheim, CA is seeking a Senior Specialist, Software Engineering to lead a team developing solutions for power systems. This role involves designing software in compliance with safety-critical government standards, providing technical leadership, and managing Agile teams.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and substantial experience in software development, particularly in embedded systems. Compensation ranges from $122,500 to $177,500, along with extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in designing systems software for power conversion equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain secret/security clearance.
• Proven effective communication with senior management and customers.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements for software design based on customer specifications.
• Provide technical leadership for software development teams.
• Support new programs from conceptual design through completion.

Skills

Embedded real-time systems software design

Embedded C and C++ programming

Communication protocols (RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet)

Object and service-based software architectures

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering or equivalent

Master of Science or advanced degree

Job description

Job Title

Senior Specialist, Software Engineering

Job Code

39185

Job Location

Anaheim, CA

Schedule

9/80

About L3Harris

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 technology. 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 Overview

L3Harris Maritime Power & Energy Solutions (MPES) has an opening in the software engineering organization within its Maritime Systems sector site located in Anaheim, CA. Under the general direction of the Management of Software Engineering, this position develops and applies advanced software engineering methods in the investigation and solution of complex technical problems related to power system architectures and power conversion equipment. The Senior Software Engineer will lead the software engineering team to support all stages of product development from design through implementation and system integration under minimal supervision.

Essential Duties

• Interpret customer specifications to define requirements for software design.
• Capture and document existing software products to meet qualification standards at highly regulated and safety‑critical government contracts.
• Provide software technical leadership for software developer team members.
• Review project progress and help in earned‑value reporting; recommend corrections in technical approach to maximize engineering efficiency.
• Proactively seek performance improvements for the software team with DevSecOps‑assisted automation and streamlining.
• Support new programs from conceptual design through detail design to completion.
• Lead and operate Agile sprint/Kanban teams, sprint planning, Jira ticket‑based workflow management, and tracking toward team deliverable objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent from a four‑year college or university; minimum 6 years of experience in design and analysis of systems software for power conversion equipment. Master of Science or advanced degree preferred with a minimum of 4 years of related experience. Alternatively, a minimum of 10 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret/security clearance.
• Expertise in embedded real‑time systems software design.
• Experience with object and service‑based software architectures.
• Experience in embedded C and C++ programming.
• Expertise with communication protocols such as RS‑232, RS‑485, and Ethernet.
• Proven effective communication with senior project management and customer representatives.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience in developing and releasing software products meeting highly regulated and safety‑critical standards (medical or military grade).
• Design familiarity with control systems and power conversion concepts.
• Knowledge of power electronics and analog circuits.
• Ability to work as a key member of the design team with Power Design Engineers, Digital and Analog Engineers, System Engineers, Control System Engineers, and Mechanical Engineers.
• Knowledge of Python or C# is beneficial.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range for California: $122,500 – $177,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation; final offer may vary based on experience and location. Benefits include health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays (subject to schedule type and collective bargaining agreements).

Equal Opportunity Statement

L3Harris Technologies is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants with respect and dignity, and maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and conducts pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law.

Many positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may be granted only to U.S. citizens. Applicants who receive a conditional offer may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume and any other related personal information with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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