Senior Specialist, Software Engineering

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology leader based in Palm Bay, FL, is looking for a Senior Specialist in Software Engineering. The role emphasizes embedded software development, including C/C++ coding and system integration. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, a strong background in embedded development, and excellent communication skills. The position may require obtaining a US Security Clearance and offers a progressive work schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of related experience or 10 years in lieu of degree.
• Graduate degree with 4 years experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software.
• Support design and development of embedded systems.
• Test and verify software integrations.

Skills

C/C++ Software Development

Embedded development (5+ years)

Software leadership experience

Excellent verbal and written communication

Understanding of network storage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Graduate degree associated with 4 years experience

Tools

Python

Intel x86/ARM/FPGA

VxWorks

Job description

Overview

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 Engineering

Job Code: 33516

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Responsibilities

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking Embedded Software Engineers in Palm Bay, FL to work on a dynamic team supporting design, development, integration, and test of embedded computing systems in support of the F-15 Aviate Navigate Communicate (ANC) and Mission Processor (MP) development and EMD production programs. The L3Harris team is developing the most advanced and secure mission architecture.

Will work closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system.

Essential Functions:

• Software development
  • C/C++ Software Development using existing tools
  • Requirements, test, systems architecture, software architecture, and design
    • Testing tools may include test frameworks in Python
    • Software Coverage Tools
• Development will support L3Harris mission systems integration architecture
• Development will support customer deployments
• No immediate travel expected but may require travel to customer site in St. Louis, MO, if in a software leadership role, to support program meetings
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

Qualifications

Minimum requirement: Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field) and a minimum of 6 years of related experience. Graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Software leadership experience such as CSWE, IPTL, CAM experience
• Experience with embedded security and encryption
• Knowledge of safety-critical software development / DO-178 B or above industry standards
• Experience on complex systems with a focus on mission computing, memory systems, and/or displays
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a technical information environment
• Working knowledge of Bash/Python, Intel x86/ARM/FPGA/SoC, GPP, GPU, Embedded System Design, Release Engineering, Understanding of Change and Configuration Management, Debug/Trace Analysis, Real-time Operating Systems like VxWorks/LynxOS/Integrity, SELinux, Software Integration, Test, and Verification/Validation
• Ability to work well across multiple engineering disciplines
• Understanding of Network storage and Gigabit Ethernet or InfiniBand
• Knowledge of authentication schemes from Radius to LDAP
• Secret US Security Clearance
• Experience interacting with software development throughout the design cycle including major design reviews and architecture reviews
• Experience with Hardware and Software integration and test
• DevSecOps and Test automation experience using Python or similar languages
• 5+ years of embedded development
• Experience with APIs/BSPs/Drivers, OpenGL, health and status
• 5+ years’ experience with C++ systems development with understanding of Software/Hardware co-design, distributed systems design, and software/computer architecture
• 5+ years’ experience with avionics lifecycle execution

EEO and Security Notice

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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