Specialist, Software Engineering 1

L3Harris Technologies; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Specialist, Software Engineering in Salt Lake City to work on embedded real-time systems for military communications. You will design, implement, test, and update software across ground, air, shipboard, and space domains to support national security missions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, maintaining documentation, and ensuring safety and reliability of mission-critical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 4+ years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree with 2+ years of related experience; in lieu of a degree, 8 years of related experience.
• Experience with RTOS and embedded targets; DoD clearance is preferred or must be obtainable.
• Familiarity with software configuration management tools, test frameworks, and hardware interfaces (PCIe, 1553, RS232, SPI, I2C, FPGAs).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the lifecycle of embedded real-time systems by designing, coding, testing, debugging, and updating developmental and fielded systems
• Maintain and review requirements, design documentation, and source code
• Collaborate with a cross-functional engineering team

Skills

RTOS experience

DoD clearance

Embedded troubleshooting

Test frameworks

CM tools

Networking protocols

HW interfaces

OS familiarity

C++ (OO)

Embedded software design

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree (MS/PhD) preferred

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: Specialist, Software Engineering

Job Code: 43828

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:

L3Harris is currently seeking a software engineer with a background and experience in embedded real-time software development. The qualified candidate will have exciting, challenging, and rewarding opportunities to support existing systems and develop next-generation military communications. This important work contributes to the safety and effectiveness of U.S. and allied nations' warfighters. The software engineers in this field often work on a variety of cutting-edge projects, as we design embedded systems for ground, air, shipboard, and space-based communication systems.

Essential Functions:

• Contribute to the lifecycle of embedded real-time systems by designing, coding, testing, debugging, and updating developmental and fielded systems
• Maintain and review requirements, design documentation, and source code
• Collaborate with a cross-functional engineering team

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

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience developing for Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance required; active clearance preferred
• Experience troubleshooting on embedded targets
• Experience with test frameworks
• Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review techniques
• Exposure to signal processing, control systems, and networking
• Exposure to drivers for hardware interfaces such as PCIe, 1553, RS232, SPI, I2C, FPGAs, and other unique hardware
• Exposure to various operating systems including Linux, Unix, VxWorks, and Windows
• Knowledge of protocols such as IP, UDP, TCP, EtherCAT, CAN, RTPS/DDS
• Knowledge of programming languages, compilers, and application execution
• Knowledge of UML diagrams such as class diagrams, component diagrams, state diagrams, and sequence diagrams
• Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment
• Solid presentation and writing skills
• Proficient with object-oriented C++
• Experience with embedded software design

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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