Sr. Software Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Ossian (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Ossian, IA seeks a candidate pursuing or recently completing a master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or a related discipline to contribute to embedded software for real-time control of advanced tactical radio equipment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional hardware and software teams to define interfaces, evaluate performance, and support the full software development life cycle from requirements analysis to testing and

Qualifications

• Candidates pursuing or having completed a master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Wireless Engineering, Information Security, Mathematics, or related discipline.
• Experience applying CS, engineering, and mathematical analysis to software development.
• Familiarity with embedded software development for real‑time systems and advanced tactical radio equipment.

Responsibilities

• Apply CS, engineering, and mathematical analysis to develop software for the target application.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define hardware/software interfaces and performance needs.
• Support all stages of the software development life cycle including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and testing of embedded software.
• Develop software test procedures, applications, and related documentation.
• Use modeling tools and test equipment to gather operating data and evaluate results.
• Participate in peer reviews and help identify and fix defects.

Skills

Embedded software

Real-time systems

Security clearance eligibility

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree (CS/CE/SE or related)

Tools

C

C#

Java

Ruby

HTML5

XML

SQL

Perl

Python

Ajax

Qt

Job description

Requirements

Must have:

• We are looking for candidates currently pursuing a masters degree, or who completed a masters degree within the last 12 months, in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Wireless Engineering, Information Security, Mathematics, Digital Arts & Sciences, or a related discipline.
• We value experience applying computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis principles to software development.
• We seek familiarity with embedded software development for real-time systems and advanced tactical radio equipment.
• We look for hands-on exposure to software languages and technologies such as C , C#, C, Java, Ruby, HTML5, XML, SQL, Perl, Python, Ajax, and Qt.
• We prefer experience working across Windows, Linux, mobile platforms, and embedded real-time operating systems such as VxWorks, QNX, Integrity, and Windows CE.
• We appreciate knowledge of hardware and software interface design, system-level performance requirements, and processor architectures including Motorola, Intel, TI, and custom designs.
• We require the ability to meet eligibility standards for security clearance and, where applicable, government investigation requirements.
• We require compliance with workplace screening processes, including background checks and substance abuse testing where permitted by law.

Responsibilities

• We apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts to develop software for the target application.
• We collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define and evaluate hardware/software interfaces, operational performance needs, and overall system design.
• We support every stage of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and testing of embedded software.
• We develop software test procedures, software applications, and related technical documentation.
• We use modeling tools and test equipment to gather operating data, run experimental evaluations, and interpret results.
• We participate in peer reviews and actively identify, track, and resolve defects.

We are L3Harris Technologies, an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to treating employees and applicants with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination. We offer opportunities to work on embedded software for real-time control of advanced tactical radio equipment, collaborating with engineering teams across hardware and software disciplines. We maintain a drug-free workplace, perform pre-employment screening where permitted by law, and many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. As an E-Verify employer, we may also share candidate information within our affiliated companies to support consideration for other roles.