Software Engineer - Embedded, C/C++, Cloud

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking a Specialist, Software Engineering to contribute across embedded, application and cloud environments.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams on requirements, design, integration, testing, and documentation throughout the software lifecycle. The role requires strong C++ skills, experience with RTOS and embedded controllers, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system and software requirements, develop use cases, and translate them into architecture, design, and implementation tasks
• Design, implement, integrate, and test software components
• Develop and maintain software in C++ using low‑level techniques such as memory management, bit‑level data manipulation, and hardware‑adjacent integration
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects or system integration issues, including support for deployed operational systems
• Collaborate with customers and cross‑functional engineering teams to clarify requirements, support operations, and identify technical improvements
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, participate in design/code reviews, and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes
• Travel up to 10%
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Skills

C++

RTOS

Embedded systems

Python

System design

Memory management

Multi-threading

Cloud integration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

FreeRTOS

Linux

PIC

STM

TCP/IP

RS422

Java

Rust

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking a Specialist, Software Engineering to contribute across embedded, application and cloud environments.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams on requirements, design, integration, testing, and documentation throughout the software lifecycle. The role requires strong C++ skills, experience with RTOS and embedded controllers, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.