Specialist, Embedded Software Engineer, Space Payload Integration

L3Harris

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Work type: On-site
Location: Wilmington, MA
Salary: $97,000–$180,000 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $166k

This role $138k

$85k most similar roles pay here $206k

This role pays less than 76% of similar roles. Most pay $139,100–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $138k versus about $166k for comparable roles.

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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 470 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Specialist, Embedded Software Engineer, Space Payload Integration

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Specialist, Embedded Software Engineer (Space Payload Integration) joins a team of experts developing embedded flight software for space-based imaging payloads. This role involves the full software lifecycle, where you will design, develop, and implement algorithms, controls, and subsystems for aerospace applications. You will build automated infrastructure for space payloads and perform high-fidelity testing using Hardware in the Loop and Software in the Loop methodologies. The position requires technical leadership within an Agile environment to refine requirements and create user stories. Key technologies include C/C++, Python, Linux, RTOS, MATLAB, Simulink, LabVIEW, TestStand, and DevOps tools like Jira, Bitbucket, and Jenkins. You will work directly with flight hardware, EGSE, and imaging technologies such as lasers, image processors, and servo motors to solve complex problems in the space domain and mission applications.

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 HIL SIL MATLAB Simulink LabVIEW TestStand Ruby Jira Bitbucket Jenkins Confluence Agile I2C SPI UART CAN Fortify Workbench SonarQube

What you'll do

Design and implement algorithms, controls, and subsystems for aerospace applications.
Develop and integrate software for aerospace subsystems using HIL and SIL environments.
Architect and implement automated infrastructure for space payloads.
Create user stories and refine requirements within an Agile development environment.
Design and execute test plans, procedures, and reports ensuring full traceability.
Configure and document multi-device hardware and software systems under test.
Work directly with flight hardware, EGSE, and imaging technologies.
Manage software lifecycle tasks including configuration management and continuous integration.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree with 4 years experience, Graduate degree with 2 years experience, or 8 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
Professional experience in embedded systems integration and test for software and hardware.
At least 2 years of experience with C/C++, Python, Linux, and RTOS.
Professional hands-on experience with Hardware in the Loop (HIL) and Software in the Loop (SIL).
Experience working in an Agile software development environment.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance (preferred).
U.S. citizens.

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