Senior Specialist Software Engineer

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
Canoga Park, CA
Salary
$111,500–$207,500 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
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This role $160k
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This role pays more than 50% of similar roles. Most pay $138,500–$197,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $160k versus about $168k 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.

Listed pay typically runs $106,500–$197,500 across 204 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Specialist Software Engineer

Sr. Specialist, Software Engineer joins the Missile Solutions segment to lead software development projects and provide hands-on technical contributions for real-time embedded control systems and application software. This role involves leading a team through all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture design, implementation, unit testing, and integration. The engineer will also drive process improvement initiatives by analyzing metrics and identifying gaps to enhance organizational maturity. Key technical skills include proficiency in C/C++, C#, and SQL, along with experience in real-time operating systems like NI Linux, Integrity, Redhat Linux, or QNX. Additionally, the role requires knowledge of communication protocols such as 1553, TCP/IP, RS-422, and SPI, alongside familiarity with UML design tools and laboratory test equipment to support space and defense propulsion systems.

What you'll do

  • Lead a software development team through all phases of the lifecycle including requirements, design, implementation, and testing.
  • Provide hands-on technical contributions for real-time embedded control systems and application software.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to ensure project success.
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks while ensuring alignment across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Facilitate internal and customer reviews of software work products and prepare for program milestone reviews.
  • Drive software process improvement initiatives by analyzing metrics and identifying organizational gaps.
  • Develop comprehensive software documentation to support development activities and requirements.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree with 6 years of experience, a Graduate degree with 4 years of experience, or 10 years of experience without a degree.
  • Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.
  • Experience in embedded real-time software, web applications, and/or tool application development (preferred).
  • Experience developing software in C/C++, C#, and/or SQL (preferred).
  • Experience with Real-time Operating Systems such as NI Linux, Integrity, Redhat Linux, or QNX (preferred).
  • Knowledge of communication protocols including 1553, TCP/IP, RS-422, and SPI (preferred).
  • Experience with UML and design tools like Enterprise Architect, Rhapsody, or Cameo (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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