Senior Specialist, Software Engineering (Embedded)

L3Harris Technologies • Richardson, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Specialist, Software Engineering (Embedded) supports and helps lead the development and execution of software on embedded target hardware. The role designs software according to requirements and system-level design documents, with an emphasis on collaborating with test engineers to influence test automation.

The position is part of the Agile Development Group, which develops technologies for advanced unmanned air systems, radar systems, weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies. The engineer contributes throughout the software development life cycle, from requirements analysis and design through implementation, hardware-software integration, and formal testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field and 6 years of prior engineering experience; or a graduate degree and 4 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of prior related engineering experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in computer/software engineering.
• At least 5 years of professional C++ development experience.
• Active U.S. Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing and testing real-time embedded software.
• Familiarity with Green Hills RTOS.
• Experience developing device drivers and Board Support Packages for real-time embedded systems.
• Experience with modern C++ techniques.
• Experience with Agile Scrum/Kanban development processes and procedures.
• Working knowledge of Linux.

Responsibilities

• Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles to develop software for embedded target hardware.
• Develop software in C++ for embedded real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering colleagues to develop and evaluate hardware, firmware, and software interfaces, operational performance requirements, and overall system design.
• Investigate root causes of complex issues and implement solutions independently or with a multidisciplinary team.
• Support and 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 related technical documentation.
• Use modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, build prototypes, and evaluate results.
• Participate in peer reviews and identify, track, and repair defects.
• Work with test engineers to influence test automation.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates who currently hold an active U.S. Security Clearance.
• 9/80 work schedule: work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior