Senior Specialist, Software Engineering 1

L3Harris

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Work type: On-site
Location: Salt Lake City, UTCarlsbad, CA
Posted: 15 days ago
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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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TL;DR · Senior Specialist, Software Engineering 1

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The Senior Specialist, Software Engineering 1 joins the System Software group to build foundational systems and robust, scalable solutions. This role involves developing software that integrates advanced communications technologies across multiple mission-critical platforms for defense and intelligence operations. The engineer will participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and formal testing. Key responsibilities include interfacing software and hardware components, contributing to test plans, and performing peer reviews to repair defects. Required technical skills include experience with embedded real-time software development on VxWorks and Linux, as well as proficiency in C++ and modern object-oriented design. The role also requires knowledge of signal processing, control systems theory, networking fundamentals, and protocols such as IP, UDP, TCP, IPSec, DDS, and SNMP.

Skills

C++ VxWorks Linux RTOS Multi-threaded Programming Object-Oriented Design IP UDP TCP IPSec DDS SNMP Signal Processing Control Systems Theory Networking Fundamentals Compilers

What you'll do

Develop robust, scalable software solutions that integrate advanced communications technologies across mission-critical platforms.
Support all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, and integration.
Develop embedded real-time software using VxWorks and Linux operating systems.
Interface software and hardware components to meet operational performance requirements.
Create software test plans, procedures, and other relevant technical documentation.
Participate in peer reviews to identify, track, and repair software defects.
Utilize various programming languages on Windows, Linux, and embedded real-time operating systems.

What we're looking for

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree and 6 years of relevant experience, a Graduate Degree and 4 years of experience, or 10 years of experience without a degree.
Must have knowledge and experience of embedded real-time software development using VxWorks or Linux.
Must demonstrate depth of knowledge in programming languages, compilers, and application execution.
Must be able to utilize various software languages on Windows, Linux, and embedded real-time operating systems.
Must be able to participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and formal testing.
Must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
Advanced proficiency in C++ and modern object-oriented design principles (preferred).
U.S. citizens.

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