Senior Specialist, Software Engineering - Test

L3Harris Technologies•San Diego, CA

5d•$111,500 - $207,500•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris in San Diego, California, is seeking a senior professional with strong knowledge of automated test systems, software architecture, and technical leadership. The position supports development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of production and engineering test solutions. It leads software and system-level technical execution for automated test platforms, with emphasis on LabVIEW, TestStand, software configuration management, and cross-functional coordination. The role requires deep experience in test software development, automated test architecture, troubleshooting complex test environments, and mentoring engineers and technicians in disciplined test execution.

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), as well as TestStand development, software architecture, and NI Switch Executive.
Experience with Python development.
Experience with GIT repository management, software configuration management for test software, and developing deployment packages containing multiple software components.
Experience mentoring engineers and technicians in test methods, troubleshooting, and disciplined execution in 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 the 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).
CTD (Certified TestStand Developer) or CTA (Certified TestStand Architect).
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 throughout the lifecycle.
Establish and maintain standards, processes, and best practices for software architecture, development, release, and support.
Lead design and implementation of test software using LabVIEW, TestStand, and related NI tools; determine software and test 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 the transition of test systems from development through deployment and long-term sustainment.
Manage software change control, chair the CCB for Test Engineering hardware and software changes, and oversee software configuration management practices, including GIT repository structure, version control, branching, releases, 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, cable troubleshooting, and trade studies involving software frameworks, test architectures, hardware interfaces, and lifecycle support strategies.