Senior Specialist, Software Engineering - Test

L3Harris•San Diego, CA

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a senior professional in San Diego, California, to support the development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of production and engineering automated test solutions. The role leads software and system-level technical execution of automated test platforms, with emphasis on LabVIEW, TestStand, software configuration management, and coordination across functions. It calls for deep experience in test software development, automated test architecture, troubleshooting complex test environments, and mentoring engineers and technicians in disciplined test execution. The position provides technical leadership across the full lifecycle of automated test system software, including establishing and maintaining standards, processes, and best practices for architecture, development, release, and support. It leads test software design and implementation using LabVIEW, TestStand, and related NI tools; coordinates technical work across engineering, integration, production, and support teams; and guides transition from development through deployment and long-term sustainment. The role also combines strategic technical oversight with hands-on troubleshooting and support, software configuration management, mentoring, and contributions to hardware-related test system design.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent, with 6 years of prior experience; or a graduate degree in one of these fields or equivalent, with 4 years of prior experience.
In lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of prior related experience.
Active Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with LabVIEW development, including the QMH framework and LabVIEW Object-Oriented Programming (LVOOP), and with TestStand development, software architecture, and NI Switch Executive.
Experience with Python development.
Experience with GIT repository management, software configuration management for test software, and development of deployment packages containing multiple software components.
Experience mentoring engineers and technicians in test methods, troubleshooting, and disciplined execution within automated test environments.
Experience designing analog and mixed-signal circuits for test applications, including schematic capture, component selection for signal routing and conditioning, board bring-up, cable design, and troubleshooting.
Ability to chair CCB for Test Engineering hardware and software changes.
Ability to deliver customer-required solutions while working within newly established processes and standards.
CLD (Certified LabVIEW Developer) or CLA (Certified LabVIEW Architect) certification.
CTD (Certified TestStand Developer) or CTA (Certified TestStand Architect) certification.
Experience leading technical direction across cross-functional teams supporting automated test systems, reviewing technical documentation and validation artifacts, and driving process improvement, standardization, and lifecycle alignment across multiple test systems.
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic technical oversight with hands-on execution in complex test environments.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for automated test system software development, integration, validation, deployment, and sustainment across the full lifecycle.
Establish and maintain standards, processes, and best practices for software architecture, development, release, and support.
Lead the design and implementation of test software using LabVIEW, TestStand, and related NI tools, including determining architecture approaches, design parameters, and integration strategies.
Coordinate technical activities across engineering, integration, production, and support teams to align test systems with program needs.
Review system architectures, software designs, procedures, validation plans, and results for quality, completeness, and supportability.
Guide troubleshooting, issue resolution, and risk reduction for complex test system and software challenges, providing hands-on technical support when needed.
Support transition of test systems from development through deployment and long-term sustainment.
Support software change control, chair the Configuration Control Board (CCB) for Test Engineering hardware and software changes, and manage software configuration practices including GIT repository structure, version control, branching strategy, release discipline, and deployment packaging.
Mentor and train engineers and technicians in software methods, troubleshooting, process discipline, and execution best practices.
Contribute to hardware-related test system design, including signal routing, signal conditioning, board bring-up, and cable troubleshooting.
Conduct trade studies involving software frameworks, test architectures, hardware interfaces, and lifecycle support strategies.