Sr. Associate, Software Engineering

L3Harris; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Salt Lake City/Carlsbad area, is seeking a Software Engineer focused on embedded systems development. You will design, implement, test, and support software across Linux, Windows, and RTOS environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions.

The role emphasizes object-oriented programming in C++, multi-threaded design, and system-level thinking with opportunities to work on defense-related projects requiring secure software practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of related experience; graduate degree or equivalent with 0–2 years; in lieu of a degree, 6+ years of related experience.
• Experience with object-oriented software development using C++ and embedded real-time software.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines and work on technically complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for embedded devices and systems from requirements through production and support.
• Work with cross-functional team members to define performance requirements and interfaces between software and hardware.
• Support all phases of the software development life cycle: requirements, design, implementation, integration, testing.
• Contribute to tests plans, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Participate in peer reviews and defect tracking and repair.
• Collaborate with systems, test, and program leadership across disciplines.
• Utilize software languages/tools on Windows, Linux, and RTOS environments.
• Support bids and proposals in response to customer and government requests.

Skills

C++

Embedded systems

Linux

RTOS

Multi-threading

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced degree optional

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: 47532

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT /Carlsbad, CA

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 seeking a Software Engineer focused on system software development for embedded devices and communication systems. This role contributes across the full software development life cycle by working with cross-functional engineering teams to design, implement, integrate, test, and support software solutions in Linux, Windows, and embedded real-time operating system environments. The ideal candidate brings strong object-oriented software development skills, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to contribute effectively on technically complex programs.

Essential Functions:

• Develop software for embedded devices and systems from requirements through production and support.

• 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 including systems, test, and program leadership.

• 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 a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with object-oriented software development using C++.

• Experience with embedded real-time software development in Linux or VxWorks environments.

• 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, if required for the prog

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $86,000-123,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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