Specialist, Software Engineering, Real-time Embedded GPS

L3Harris

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Work type: On-site
Location: Yorba Linda, CACape Canaveral, FL
Salary: $97,000–$180,000 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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TL;DR · Specialist, Software Engineering, Real-time Embedded GPS

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The Specialist, Software Engineering - Real-time Embedded GPS joins the Navigation Solutions team to deliver advanced military GPS and Position, Navigation, and Timing capabilities. This role involves developing and debugging robust embedded software for GPS receivers and simulators to ensure mission effectiveness in denied or degraded environments. Key responsibilities include embedded C/C++ development, integration on target hardware, requirement analysis, and producing detailed design documentation. The position requires proficiency in Python, C/C++, and embedded software development on Linux or Windows. Candidates should possess skills in signal processing, linear algebra, and real-time embedded operating systems. The work addresses the technical challenge of providing resilient PNT performance for weapon systems, ground platforms, and maritime assets while maintaining compliance with strict performance requirements and defense industry documentation standards.

Skills

C++ Python Embedded Software Linux Windows Git Jenkins Jira Agile Scrum GPS Signal Processing Linear Algebra MBSE MOSA

What you'll do

Develop and debug robust embedded C/C++ software for GPS and related equipment.
Integrate and debug software directly on target hardware.
Perform embedded software design, development, and testing.
Analyze requirements and conduct proof-of-concept evaluations of design alternatives.
Produce detailed documentation covering design details and compliance to requirements.
Conduct formal code reviews and other similar software engineering tasks.
Maintain mission effectiveness of GPS receivers and simulators against adversarial threats.

What we're looking for

Ability to obtain and hold a DoD SECRET clearance.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent with 9 years of relevant experience.
Master of Science or advanced degree with 7 years of related experience (preferred).
Minimum of 13 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
2+ years of experience as a team lead, technical lead, and/or subject matter expert for an embedded software development project.
2+ years of experience as a technical contributor working with DoD / DoW customers or subcontractors.
5+ years of experience with Python and C/C++.
U.S. citizens.

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