Senior Specialist, Software Engineering

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
Taft, TN, United States
7 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Application Lifecycle Management Software Applications Unit Testing C++ (Programming Language) Capability Maturity Model Integration Communications Protocols Computer Engineering Linux Real-Time Operating Systems Red Hat Enterprise Linux Rhapsody Software Engineering
+6 more
Systems Integration TCP/IP UML Software Organization Serial Peripheral Interface Information Technology

Job description

to develop Real Time Embedded control software and application software for defense propulsion systems. This hands-on role supports the full software lifecycle-including requirements, design, implementation, and testing-in a fast-paced laboratory environment and may include support for live hot-fire engine tests.

Essential Functions:

90%

  • Contribute to a software development team responsible for requirements analysis, design, implementation, unit testing, and integration of Embedded Real Time control and/or application software. Develop software documentation, support internal and customer reviews of software work products, and assist with preparation for program milestone reviews.

10%

  • Support software process improvement by analyzing software metrics, identifying process gaps, developing and evaluating improvement options, refining metric definitions and collection methods, and assessing industry tools and resources to advance the growth and maturity of the software organization.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (U.S. Citizenship required).

Must be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information; dual citizenship may preclude meeting this requirement.

Travel up to 10% may be required to support test activities., L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

6+ years of experience in Embedded Real Time software development

6+ years of experience developing software in C/C++

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment

Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) experience (NI Linux, Integrity, Red Hat Linux, QNX)

Experience with communication protocols (1553, TCP/IP, RS-422, SPI)

Experience with UML and design tools (Enterprise Architect, Rhapsody, Cameo)

Hardware and software integration experience

Working knowledge of laboratory test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies)

Familiarity with software development IDEs and lifecycle management tools

Understanding of CMMI Level 3 or higher software processes

About the company

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., L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish

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