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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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Listed pay typically runs
$106,500–$197,500
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Specialist, Embedded Software Engineer - (Aerospace Flight) joins a team of experts developing embedded flight software for space-based imaging payloads. The role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing real-time embedded control software for high-performance systems. Key responsibilities include bare-metal C programming, developing complex servo control functionality at update rates up to 1 kHz, and integrating control algorithms with low-level hardware interfaces like processors and peripherals. Candidates will collaborate with algorithm engineers to translate concepts into reliable implementations while performing system bring-up, troubleshooting, and data analysis in lab environments. Required skills include proficiency in C/C++, experience with interrupt-driven design, memory-mapped I/O, and performance optimization in resource-constrained environments. The role also utilizes DevOps practices, Jenkins, and continuous integration tools to support the development of critical aerospace systems involving servo loops and closed-loop embedded applications.
What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?
Median $150500 from 69 postings across 16 companies.
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