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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.
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Senior Specialist, Software Engineering joins the Maritime Systems sector to lead a software engineering team through all stages of product development, from conceptual design to system integration. This role involves investigating and solving complex technical problems related to power system architectures and power conversion equipment within highly regulated, safety-critical government contracts. The individual will manage Agile sprint and Kanban workflows using Jira, provide technical leadership, and implement DevSecOp assisted automation. Key responsibilities include interpreting customer specifications, documenting software for qualification standards, and overseeing project progress. Required skills include expertise in embedded real-time systems, C and C++ programming, and communication protocols like RS-232, RS-485, and Ethernet. Experience with Python or C-Sharp is beneficial. The role addresses technical challenges in power electronics and control systems for maritime applications.
Interpret customer specifications to define requirements for software design.
Document existing software products to meet safety-critical government contract standards.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to the software developer team.
Monitor project progress and provide earned value reporting to optimize engineering resources.
Implement DevSecOps automation to improve software team performance and efficiency.
Manage Agile sprint/Kanban workflows, including planning and Jira ticket tracking.
Support new programs from conceptual design through detailed design and system integration.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent and 6 years of experience in systems software design.
Master's degree and 4 years of related experience (preferred).
Minimum of 10 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
Expertise in embedded real-time systems software design.
Experience in embedded C and C++ programming.
Expertise with communication protocols such as RS-232, RS-485, and Ethernet.