Lead Embedded Software Test Engineer

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
Wilmington, MA
Salary
$135,000–$250,500 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
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About L3Harris

L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.

L3Harris currently has 815 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Lead Embedded Software Test Engineer

The Lead, Embedded Software Test Engineer (Optical Space Systems) joins the Space and Mission Systems team to develop software for testing complex space-based imaging payloads. This role involves leading small embedded test software teams to design, develop, and implement test software across the complete software lifecycle for aerospace applications. Key responsibilities include writing test software for requirement sell-off, integrating and testing embedded flight systems at the software and hardware levels, and managing automated test infrastructure. Candidates must utilize tools such as LabView, COSMOS, MATLAB, and Simulink, while potentially employing DevOps tools like Jira, Bitbucket, Jenkins, and Confluence. The work focuses on solving technical challenges for space-based imaging payloads, embedded systems, and subsystems, including image processors, IR detectors, servo motors, and actuators within the space domain.

What you'll do

  • Lead small embedded test software teams to meet customer requirements within cost, scope, and schedule.
  • Provide technical guidance, refine requirements, and develop user stories for aerospace applications.
  • Design and write test software for space-based imaging payloads and embedded subsystems.
  • Integrate and test embedded flight systems at the software and hardware levels.
  • Develop test plans, procedures, traceability reports, and test case designs.
  • Set up, configure, and document hardware and software systems, including loading software onto multiple devices.
  • Manage automated test infrastructure and handle complex test software areas for multiple systems.
  • Document testing issues, analyze failures, and report test results.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and minimum 9 years of relevant experience.
  • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of related experience.
  • Minimum of 13 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Professional experience in test development for aerospace systems.
  • 5+ years of experience in one or more of the following: LabView, COSMOS, MATLAB, and Simulink.
  • Professional experience in integrating and testing embedded processing systems at the software/hardware level.
  • Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
  • U.S. citizens.

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