Sr. Associate, Software Engineer

L3Harris Technologies • Palm Bay, FL

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About The Position

The Sr. Associate, Software Engineer develops software for advanced tactical radio equipment, applying computer science, engineering, mathematical analysis, digital signal processing, communications systems, and software engineering concepts. The role works with cross-functional engineering teams to define and evaluate hardware/software interfaces, operational performance requirements, and overall system design.

The position supports the software and firmware development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and testing of embedded software for real-time control. Work includes creating test procedures, software programs, and documentation; using modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data and conduct and assess experimental tests; and participating in peer reviews and defect tracking and repair.

The role uses software languages and platforms including C, C++, and VHDL, as well as other programming and scripting languages, across embedded Linux and real-time operating systems. The schedule is 9/80: employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

• Be pursuing a master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, electrical engineering, wireless engineering, information security, mathematics, digital arts and sciences, or a related field; or have completed a master's degree within the last 12 months.
• Understand time-domain versus frequency-domain analysis, filter structures, and modulation/coding algorithms.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or skills in one or more of the following: C++, C#, C, Java, Ruby, JEE, HTML5, XML, SQL, Qt, Windows, .NET, Unix, Linux, SOA, RTOS, real-time controls, wireless, software security, robotics, OOA/OOD, Hadoop, Android, or embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles to develop software for the target application.
• Work with cross-functional engineering team members to develop and evaluate hardware/software interfaces, operational performance requirements, and overall system design.
• Support and participate in all phases of the software and firmware development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and testing of embedded software for real-time control of advanced tactical radio equipment.
• Develop software test procedures, software programs, and related documentation.
• Use modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, and evaluate results.
• Participate in peer reviews and identify, track, and repair defects.
• Apply digital signal processing, communications systems, and software engineering concepts in software development.
• Use software languages and platforms for embedded Linux and real-time operating systems.

What This Job Offers

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