Lead Software Engineer - DSP

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
Rochester, NYSunrise, FL
Salary
$117,000–$218,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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This role $168k
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This role pays less than 86% of similar roles. Most pay $174,600–$218,287 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $168k versus about $196k for comparable roles.

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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 470 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $106,500–$197,500 across 185 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Software Engineer - DSP

Lead, Software Engineer - DSP joins the Communications and Mission Critical Communications sector to lead a cross-functional team through all phases of the software development process. This role focuses on waveform design and digital signal processing for digital communications systems. The engineer will perform requirements analysis, high-level and detailed design, simulation, implementation, testing, and documentation for radio communication products and internal subsystems. Key responsibilities include developing embedded software for electronic systems and ensuring technical solutions balance schedule and cost constraints. The role requires proficiency in C++, C, and MATLAB, with experience in Agile Scrum, DevOps-based development, and multi-threaded or real-time operating systems. Candidates should possess skills in designing and simulating DSP algorithms while collaborating with electrical engineers to manage the interface between hardware and software for innovative real-time signal processing solutions.

What you'll do

  • Lead a cross-functional team through all phases of the software development process from requirements to testing.
  • Design and develop embedded software for electronic communication systems and radio products.
  • Perform detailed analysis including requirement analysis, trade studies, and reliability analysis for radio subsystems.
  • Translate customer requirements into technical solutions while balancing schedule and cost constraints.
  • Collaborate with electrical engineers to evaluate hardware/software interfaces and system performance.
  • Develop software system testing procedures and comprehensive design documentation.
  • Implement real-time signal processing solutions using C++, C, and MATLAB.
  • Contribute to the strategic direction of DSP solutions and identify opportunities for innovation.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 9 years of experience in real-time embedded software development in C or C++.
  • Master's degree with at least 7 years of related experience.
  • Minimum of 13 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (must be a U.S. citizen).
  • Experience with digital signal processing, embedded C++/C, and MATLAB.
  • Experience leading collaborative software design, development, and test teams.
  • Experience developing, simulating, and analyzing DSP algorithms (preferred).
  • Proficiency in multi-threaded/multi-core design, real-time operating systems, and Agile Scrum methodologies (preferred).

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