Specialist Software Engineer

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
Carlsbad, CA
Salary
$97,000–$180,000 / yr
Posted
12 days 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 901 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Specialist Software Engineer

The Specialist, Software Engineer will join a cross-functional engineering team to develop software for advanced tactical radio applications. The role involves supporting all phases of the software development life cycle for embedded, real-time control software, including design, implementation, and automated testing. Key responsibilities include evaluating hardware and software interfaces, maintaining technical artifacts, and performing software sustainment for fielded communication systems. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in Python, Java, C, or C++, along with experience in Unix/Linux environments and shell scripting. The position requires skills in unit and integration testing, debugging logic, and design concepts. The work focuses on solving technical problems related to system reliability, performance, and compliance for mission-critical communication systems, specifically addressing security findings and implementing system improvements within a defense technology context.

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, system requirements, and overall performance.
  • Develop test procedures, documentation, and automated testing for software systems.
  • Analyze results using modeling and test tools to identify and resolve software defects.
  • Participate in software sustainment for fielded communication systems, including addressing security findings.
  • Maintain technical artifacts and documentation in accordance with project and customer standards.
  • Perform peer reviews and provide clear debugging logic for complex software issues.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years of related experience, a Graduate Degree and 2 years of experience, or 8 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience with 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, supporting code reviews, and clear debugging logic.
  • Active Secret, TS-SCI or ability to obtain one (preferred).
  • Experience with CI/CD pipeline development (preferred).
  • Security clearance.

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