Specialist Software Engineer

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
Carlsbad, CA
Salary
$97,000–$180,000 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
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Similar $155k
This role $138k
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This role pays less than 64% of similar roles. Most pay $132,000–$177,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $138k versus about $155k 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 532 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Specialist Software Engineer

Specialist, Software Engineer will develop software for advanced tactical radio applications by applying computer science, engineering, and mathematical principles. Working within cross-functional teams, the engineer will design and evaluate hardware/software interfaces, system requirements, and overall performance while supporting all phases of the software development life cycle for embedded, real-time control software. Daily responsibilities include developing test procedures, documenting technical artifacts, analyzing results using modeling tools, participating in peer reviews, and resolving defects to ensure system reliability and compliance. The role requires proficiency in Python, Java, C, or C++, along with experience in Unix/Linux environments, shell scripting, and unit and integration testing. Additional preferred skills include CI/CD pipeline development, Docker deployments, FPGA systems, TypeScript, and test automation for fielded communication systems that interface directly with hardware components.

What you'll do

  • Develop software for advanced tactical radio applications using computer science and engineering principles.
  • Support all phases of the software development life cycle for embedded, real-time control software.
  • Design and evaluate hardware/software interfaces and system requirements.
  • Create test procedures and documentation while analyzing results using modeling and test tools.
  • Identify and resolve software defects through peer reviews and debugging logic.
  • Perform sustainment activities for fielded communication systems, including addressing security findings.
  • Implement system improvements to ensure reliability, performance, and compliance with program requirements.
  • Maintain technical artifacts and documentation in accordance with project and customer standards.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience, a graduate degree with 2 years of experience, or 8 years of experience without a degree.
  • Proficiency in Python, Java, C, or C++.
  • Experience programming in Unix/Linux environments including shell scripting.
  • Experience with unit and integration testing.
  • Strong development skills including design concepts, code reviews, and debugging logic.
  • Active Secret, TS-SCI, or ability to obtain one (preferred).
  • Experience with CI/CD pipeline development, Docker deployments, FPGA systems, TypeScript, hardware interfacing, or test automation (preferred).
  • Must be a U.S. citizen to obtain required security clearances.

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