Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Space Systems

L3Harris

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Work type: On-site
Location: Wilmington, MA
Salary: $135,000–$250,500 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $193k

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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.

L3Harris currently has 470 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Space Systems

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Space Systems joins a team of experts developing embedded flight software for space-based imaging payloads. This role involves designing, developing, and testing C++ software on Linux for mission-critical applications. The engineer will build multi-threaded applications with a focus on determinism and resource management while performing low-level hardware interfacing, including register-level interaction and interrupt processing. Key technical requirements include experience with RTOS such as VxWorks or FreeRTOS, Python scripting, and DevOps tools like Jenkins. The candidate will work with Versal, MicroBlaze, and bare metal development to manage device drivers and Board Support Packages. Specialized domain knowledge includes NASA cFS frameworks, space payload systems, and command and control software for orbital environments. The role also involves mentoring junior engineers and ensuring system performance across the full software development lifecycle.

What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?

Median $150500 from 69 postings across 16 companies.

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Skills

C++ C Python Linux RTOS VxWorks FreeRTOS RTLinux QNX NASA cFS DevOps Jenkins MicroBlaze FPGA I2C SPI UART CAN Cameo

What you'll do

Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded C++ software on Linux for space-based applications.
Develop low-level hardware interfaces including I/O control, device communication, and interrupt processing.
Build multi-threaded applications with a focus on determinism, synchronization, and resource management.
Integrate and utilize flight software frameworks such as NASA cFS or similar middleware.
Perform software bring-up, hardware/software integration, and troubleshooting in lab environments.
Provide technical leadership by guiding design decisions and mentoring junior engineers.
Conduct code reviews and establish software standards to ensure quality and compliance.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree and 9 years of experience, a graduate degree and 7 years of experience, or 13 years of experience without a degree.
Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
At least 7 years of experience in embedded software development, system design, debugging, and integration on aerospace products.
At least 5 years of experience with RTOS (e.g., VxWorks, FreeRTOS) and programming languages including C/C++, Python, and scripting.
Professional experience with DevOps practices, Jenkins, and continuous integration tools.
Professional experience with Versal, MicroBlaze, bare metal development, and kernel/device drivers.
Professional experience with embedded command and control for various applications including mechanisms, serial communications, and distributed messaging.
U.S. citizens.

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