Lead Software Engineering

L3Harris

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Work type: On-site
Location: Palm Bay, FL
Posted: 7 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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.

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Lead, Software Engineering joins a dynamic team focused on the design, development, integration, and testing of embedded computing systems for F-15 Aviate Navigate Communicate and Mission Processor programs. This role involves developing and evaluating interfaces between hardware and software while addressing operational performance requirements and system architecture. The candidate will perform software development using C/C++, utilize Python for test frameworks and DevSecOps automation, and work with tools for software coverage. Technical expertise includes experience with embedded security, encryption, Gigabit Ethernet, InfiniBand, and authentication schemes like Radius or LDAP. The role requires proficiency in Linux environments, real-time systems, and operating systems such as VxWorks, LynxOS, or Integrity. Work involves the full software development lifecycle, including requirements flow-down, hardware/software co-design, and safety-critical standards like DO-178 B for complex military systems.

Skills

C++ Python Linux DevSecOps VxWorks LynxOS Integrity SELinux Bash FPGA SoC ARM x86 OpenGL Vulkan PTPv2 H.264 ARINC-818 DO-178 B Test Automation Configuration Management

What you'll do

Develop and maintain embedded software using C/C++ to support mission-critical systems.
Design and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software based on operational performance requirements.
Execute the full software development lifecycle including requirements flow-down, design translation, and code implementation.
Perform integration and testing of complex military systems using Python-based test frameworks.
Implement safety-critical software in compliance with DO-178B or higher industry standards.
Manage hardware/software co-design for distributed systems across various architectures like x86, ARM, and FPGA.
Support customer deployments and manage configuration management for fielded products.
Utilize DevSecOps practices to automate testing and ensure secure software deployment.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree with 9 years of experience, a Graduate degree with 7 years of experience, or no degree with 13 years of experience.
Active Secret US Security Clearance.
Experience in C/C++ software development and Python for test frameworks.
Experience with embedded security, encryption, and hardware/software integration.
8+ years of experience in embedded development including APIs, BSPs, drivers, and graphics libraries like OpenGL or Vulkan.
8+ years of experience in C++ systems development with knowledge of software/hardware co-design and distributed systems.
6+ years of experience with avionics lifecycle execution.
U.S. citizens.

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