Specialist, Software Engineering

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Specialist, Software Engineering Job Code: 42173 Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT (On-Site) Job Schedule: 9/80 ,, employees work 9 out of 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off   Job Description: The Resilient Communications software engineering organization is seeking a Software Engineer focused on system software development for embedded devices and communication systems. This role contributes across the full software development life cycle by working with cross-functional engineering teams to design, implement, integrate, test, and support software solutions in Linux, Windows, and embedded real-time operating system environments. The ideal candidate brings strong object-oriented software development skills, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to contribute effectively on technically complex programs .   Essential Functions: Develop software for embedded devices and systems from requirements through production and support. Work closely with cross-functional team members to develop operational performance requirements, interface software and hardware components, and collaborate on system design. Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and formal testing. Contribute to software test plans, procedures, and other relevant technical documentation. Participate in peer reviews, identify, track, and repair defects. Collaborate with a cross-functional engineering team including systems, test, and program leadership. Utilize a variety of software languages and tools on Windows, Linux, and embedded real-time operating systems. Support software bids and proposal inputs in response to customer requests and government requests for proposal. Travel is minimal.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field with 4+ years of relevant software engineering experience, or a Master’s degree in one of those fields with 2+ years of relevant software engineering experience. Experience with object-oriented software development using C++. Experience with embedded real-time software development in Linux or VxWorks environments. Experience with high-performance and multi-threaded programming. Demonstrated depth of knowledge in programming languages, compilers, and application execution. Ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines and contribute to complex technical efforts. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance, if required for the program.

Advanced proficiency with C++. Experience working with Department of Defense programs. Experience with hands-on software development and troubleshooting on embedded targets. Experience in embedded systems design, including use of a real-time operating system. Working knowledge of signal processing, control systems, or networking. Knowledge of protocols such as IP, UDP, TCP, and IPsec. Solid presentation and technical writing skills.   #LI-LT2   L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment