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Lead, Embedded Software Engineer (Optical Space Systems) : Sign-on bonus ($30K max)

L3HarrisWilmington, MA
$135,000 - $250,500Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris Space and Mission Systems is seeking a Lead, Embedded Software Engineer for our Wilmington, MA location to join a talented team of experts developing Embedded Flight Software for space-based imaging payloads. The role involves the complete software lifecycle from development to testing to operation during missions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering Computer Science or related field and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
  • Experience in embedded software development, system design, debugging, and integration on aerospace applications
  • Experience with RTOS (e.g., VxWorks, FreeRTOS, RTLinux, QNX), simulators (TSIM, VxSIM, SIMIC, MATLAB Simulink), and programming languages (C/C++, Python, scripting).
  • Experience with embedded command and control of mechanisms (e.g., shutters, motors, gimbals), embedded controllers (e.g., PIC, STM, TMS), serial communications (e.g., CAN, TCP/IP, RS422), and distributed messaging (TCP/UDP).
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

  • Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance preferred
  • Experience in full System lifecycle including requirements flow down and allocation, design, development, test, and sell-off.
  • Knowledge of MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo) and wideband/narrowband telemetry and messaging.
  • Experience with platforms like Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Intel x86, ARM, and System on a Chip.
  • Familiarity with Versal, MicroBlaze, bare metal development, and kernel/device drivers.
  • Proficiency in DevOps practices, Jenkins, and continuous integration tools.
  • Experience in space payload systems and Core Flight System/Core Flight Executive (cFS/CFE).
  • Experience in Command & Control Software, Sensor Processing Systems, and Optical Systems/telescopes.
  • Knowledge of microprocessor/microcontroller architecture and programming, and familiarity with FPGAs.
  • Experience in estimating large software programs for new business opportunities.
  • Experience in developing software for microcontrollers with interfaces (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, CAN).
  • Working knowledge of image processors, visible cameras, IR detectors, servo motors, actuators and focus mechanisms.
  • Familiarity with Cyber compliance tools (e.g., Fortify Workbench, SonarQube).
  • Familiarity with OMS (Open Mission Systems) and UCI (Universal Command and Control Interface) open architecture standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of real-time embedded flight software for space-based imaging payloads.
  • Integrate and test embedded flight systems at the software/hardware level.
  • Understand and apply architectural approaches for software design and implementation.
  • Collaborate with other engineers to plan and develop solutions.
  • Involve in all aspects of software development including design, documentation, testing, code reviews, and mission integration.
  • Support development of test plans, procedures, traceability, reports, flow, and test case design and implementation.
  • Contribute to requirements analysis, design, coding, unit testing, integration, and requirements verification.
  • Create state charts, sequence diagrams, and other UML artifacts.
  • Follow standard software development processes.
  • Develop, customize, and maintain Board Support Packages (BSP) for various hardware platforms.
  • Integrate BSP components, including bootloaders, device drivers, and operating systems.
  • Optimize BSPs for performance, reliability, and efficiency.

Benefits

  • health and disability insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • flexible spending accounts
  • EAP
  • education assistance
  • parental leave
  • paid time off
  • company-paid holidays

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