Senior Specialist, Software Engineering

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high‑performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work‑life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission‑critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end‑to‑end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title Sr. Specialist, Software Engineering Job Code 35698 Job Location Salt Lake City, UT Job Schedule 9/80 employees work 9 out of 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off Job Description L3Harris is currently seeking a software engineer with a background and experience in embedded real‑time software development. The qualified candidate will have exciting, challenging, and rewarding opportunities to support existing and develop next generation military communications applications. This important work contributes to the safety and effectiveness of US and allied nations’ warfighters. The software engineers working in this field often work on a variety of cutting edge projects over their careers, as we design embedded systems for the ground, air, shipboard, and space‑based communication systems. Essential Functions Contribute to lifecycle of embedded real‑time systems by designing, coding, testing, debugging, and updating developmental and fielded systems Maintain and review requirements, design documentation and source code Collaborate with a cross‑functional engineering team Contributes to the development of technical responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) by providing effort estimation, rationale (basis of estimate), and risk analysis based on Statements of Work (SOWs) Works mostly autonomously and mentors junior engineers Ability to obtain and retain a security clearance is required for this job posting Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree (Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering preferred) and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. Proficient with object‑oriented C++ Experience in embedded systems design, including use of an RTOS Preferred Additional Skills Experience troubleshooting on embedded targets Experience in object‑oriented software architecture and design Working knowledge of signal processing, control systems, networking Experience with drivers/hardware interfaces including PCIe, 1553, RS232, SPI, I2C, FPGAs, and other unique hardware Knowledge of protocols such as IP, UDP, TCP, EtherCAT, CAN, RTPS/DDS Strong depth of knowledge in programming languages, compilers, and application execution Understanding of operating systems including Linux, Unix, VxWorks, Windows Knowledge of UML diagrams such as class diagrams, component diagrams, state diagrams, sequence diagrams, etc. Knowledge of modeling software: Matlab, Simulink, MATRIXx, Sci‑Lab, Octave Scripting languages such as Python, Bash, Perl Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review techniques Knowledge of DevOps technologies such as virtualization, Docker, build automation (e.g. Jenkins, CMake, git/Bitbucket, Artifactory) Experience with test frameworks such as Google Test/Google Mock Ability to understand schematics Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment Solid presentation and writing skills Application Information #LI-CS3 L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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