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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer in USA new

  • L3Harris
  • Full time
  • Email
  • Camden, NJ

Responsibilities

  • Translate requirements into working and maintainable embedded software solutions.
  • Guide and support one or more software engineers as a subject matter expert in embedded software application development.
  • Investigate root causes of complex issues and implement solutions independently or with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Develop software for target hardware using computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis principles.
  • Evaluate hardware-software interfaces, operational performance requirements, and overall system design.
  • Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, hardware-software integration, and formal testing.
  • Develop software test plans, procedures, and technical documentation.
  • Use modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experiments, prototype, and evaluate results.
  • Participate in peer reviews and identify, track, and repair defects.
  • Develop embedded real-time software primarily with C/C++ and Python.

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship and an active Department of Defense Secret clearance are required.
  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field is required.
  • At least 6 years of experience developing applications on simulated and target hardware is required.
  • Experience using a real-time operating system such as Green Hills Integrity, VxWorks, or similar is required.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
  • Preferred qualifications include object-oriented design and implementation, software modeling and UML tools, device driver and board support package development, modern C++ techniques, information assurance or cryptography, and NSA Type 1, DO-178, or similar software certification experience.

Benefits

  • Minimum $10,000 sign-on bonus, with potentially higher bonuses for candidates with additional credentials.
  • Relocation packages and a relocation stipend are available for qualified candidates.
  • 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
  • Benefits include 401(k), employee assistance program, and company-paid holidays.
  • Role is located at the L3Harris Camden Waterfront Campus in Camden, New Jersey.

Salary: $105k - $171k/yr

L3Harris

L3Harris Technologies designs and manufactures communications, sensors, avionics, and space systems for defense, intelligence, and commercial aerospace customers, primarily selling to the U.S. and allied governments. The public company (NYSE: LHX) is headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, and was f...

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