About the role

What will you do at L3Harris Technologies?

Job Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Job Code: 40885

Job Location: Camden, NJ-Relocation packages available for qualified candidates.

Qualified candidates will receive a minimum sign-on bonus of $10,000. Qualified candidates with additional credentials may be eligible for higher sign-on bonuses.

Schedule: 9/80 reg with every other Friday off

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level and be a part of something truly extraordinary? Join our trailblazing team in the Philadelphia metro area, where you'll dive into the thrilling world of high-assurance encryption products and programs that are pivotal to national defense. Our rapidly expanding business is not just growing—it's exploding with opportunities for innovation and impact in network and tactical encryption products and systems.

Imagine working on the front lines of technology, developing state-of-the-art solutions that safeguard our nation's security. You'll collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, in an environment that champions creativity and excellence. If you're passionate about tackling complex challenges and eager to contribute to groundbreaking projects that make a real difference to our warfighters, citizens, and nation; this is your chance to shine.

Apply now and embark on this exhilarating journey with us, shaping the future of defense technology!

Job Description

L3Harris Integrated Mission Systems is seeking a Software Engineer.

Responsibilities

include the translation of requirements into working and maintainable solutions for our C5 and Cyber Solution Centers. The selected candidate will apply technical proficiency across various stages of our SDLC, gather requirements and work closely with stakeholders to prioritize and scope tasks. The selected candidate will be working as a key team member on a Scrum team and will be instrumental in setting our direction and strategy for product and infrastructure development.
Essential Functions
Support the engineering team members as a subject matter expert in embedded software application development, through guidance and direction to one or more software engineers
Investigate root cause of complex issues, and implement solutions, working independently or with a multi-discipline team
Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target hardware
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
Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, hardware-software integration, and formal test
Develop software test plans and procedures, and other relevant technical documentation
Utilize modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, prototype, and evaluate results
Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and repair defects
Utilize a variety of software languages (primarily C/C++ and Python), implementing software for embedded real time operating systems

Requirements

U.S. citizenship with a Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
6+ years of experience developing applications on simulated and target hardware
Usage of a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS), such as Green Hills Integrity, VxWorks, or similar
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred Additional Skills
Object-oriented design and implementation experience, with exposure to software modeling and UML tools such as IBM Rhapsody or MagicDraw/Cameo
Experience developing device drivers and Board Support Packages for real time embedded systems
Experience with Modern C++ techniques
Experience with Information Assurance and/or cryptography
Experience with NSA Type 1 certification or other SW certification such as DO-178
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $105,000 - $171,000. 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 relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, 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.

Which skills does this role require?

Embedded software developmentCC++PythonRTOSVxWorksGreen Hills IntegritySoftware development life cycleRequirements analysisHardware-software integrationCryptographyDevice driversBoard support packagesObject-oriented designUMLTechnical documentationEmbedded SoftwareSDLCDoD Secret ClearanceDevice DriversBoard Support PackagesIBM RhapsodyMagicDrawCameoNetwork SecurityTactical SystemsScrumModeling ToolsInformation AssuranceNSA Type 1DO-178Computer EngineeringElectrical EngineeringComputer ScienceEmbedded SystemsReal-time Operating SystemsMachine LearningPrototypingAgile

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