Senior Specialist, Software Engineering, Test

L3Harris

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On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
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$111,500–$207,500 / yr
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1 day ago
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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 875 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Specialist, Software Engineering, Test

JOB TITLE: Senior Specialist, Software Engineering - Test The Senior Specialist, Software Engineering - Test joins the engineering team to lead the software and system-level technical execution of automated test platforms. This role involves leading the development, integration, validation, and sustainment of production and engineering test solutions across the full lifecycle. Key responsibilities include designing test software, establishing software architecture standards, managing configuration management practices like GIT repository structures, and mentoring engineers on troubleshooting and process discipline. The candidate will utilize LabVIEW, TestStand, NI Switch Executive, and Python to build complex test environments. Technical tasks include signal routing, board bring-up, and chairing configuration control boards. The work focuses on solving complex test system challenges, ensuring software quality, and providing technical leadership for automated test systems within a defense technology context.

What you'll do

  • Lead the design and implementation of test software using LabVIEW, TestStand, and related NI tools.
  • Provide technical leadership for the full lifecycle of automated test system software development, integration, and deployment.
  • Establish and maintain standards for software architecture, development processes, and release best practices.
  • Coordinate technical activities across engineering, production, and support teams to align test systems with program needs.
  • Manage software configuration management practices including GIT repository structure, version control, and deployment packaging.
  • Chair the Configuration Control Board (CCB) for Test Engineering hardware and software changes.
  • Mentor engineers and technicians in software methods, troubleshooting, and disciplined test execution.
  • Guide troubleshooting and risk reduction for complex test system challenges through hands-on technical support.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Software, or Computer Engineering with 6 years of experience.
  • Graduate Degree in Electrical, Software, or Computer Engineering with 4 years of experience.
  • Minimum of 10 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Active Secret security clearance.
  • Experience with LabVIEW development, including QMH framework, LVOOP, and TestStand development (preferred).
  • Experience with Python development (preferred).
  • Experience with GIT repository management and software configuration management for test software (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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