Sr. Specialist Software Engineering (Embedded)
L3Harris Technologies Mason, Ohio, United States
Defense and Space Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
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About the role
Design, implement, integrate, and test software for embedded target hardware using C and C++ on real-time operating systems. Collaborate with systems and firmware engineers across the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, hardware/software integration, formal testing, and defect resolution.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline with at least 6 years of relevant experience, a graduate degree with at least 4 years, or 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree. Also requires at least 4 years in computer or software engineering and 4 years of professional C/C++ development experience; a Department of War security clearance must be obtainable.
Full description
Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Software Engineering (Embedded)
Job Code: 43644
Job Location: Mason, OH - Onsite
Job Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
As a Specialist, Software Engineer, you will support the development, integration, and execution of software for embedded target hardware. In this role, you will design and implement software based on requirements and system-level design documentation. You will also work closely with systems and firmware engineers throughout the development process to ensure effective integration and execution.
Essential Functions:
· Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical principles to develop software for embedded target hardware.
· Use C and C++ to design and implement software for embedded Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
· Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop and assess interfaces between hardware, firmware, and software, while ensuring alignment with system performance requirements and overall design objectives.
· Design, document, develop, and test software components in accordance with established software development processes, coding standards, and guidelines.
· Support all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, hardware/software integration, and formal testing.
· Participate in peer reviews and contribute to defect identification, tracking, and resolution.
· Ability to obtain a Department of War Security Clearance
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
· At least 4 years of experience in the computer or software engineering field.
· Minimum of 4 years of professional C/C++ development experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
· Familiarity with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
· Experience using DOORS for requirements traceability and linking system requirements to software requirements.
· Experience developing device drivers and Board Support Packages (BSPs) for real-time embedded systems.
· Proficiency with modern C++ development techniques.
· Experience creating test scripts using Python.
· Familiarity with Agile development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
