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L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

Specialist Software Engineer 1

Systems Software EngineeringUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeSalt Lake City, UT, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience, a graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience, or a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience in embedded software engineering.
  • Experience with C++.

Responsibilities

  • Configure and patch U-Boot and Linux for an embedded system.
  • Configure the root file system for an embedded system.
  • Configure Linux device trees.
  • Work with the Linux boot process on an embedded system.
  • Write BASH scripts.
  • Create designs, add features to current designs, and develop operating-system configurations.
  • Support existing and next-generation military communications software while working with hardware, drivers, boot code, real-time operating systems, interfaces, and platform integration.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with PetaLinux.
  • Experience with Yocto.
  • Experience with VxWorks.
  • Experience in Linux driver development.
  • Experience with Buildroot.
  • Experience with jffs2, UBI, and ubifs.
  • Experience with BusyBox.
  • Board bring-up and JTAG experience.
  • Experience debugging hardware.
  • Experience with the Linux kernel and device drivers.
  • Experience designing and implementing software for embedded devices from requirements through production using C and C++ in a cross-compiled environment.
  • Experience documenting third-party and open-source software licenses.
  • Familiarity with code revision management tools such as Bitbucket.
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

About the Company

L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

L3Harris Technologies provides advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems for governments and commercial customers. Its products include sensors, communications, and propulsion—such as tactical radios, night-vision gear, satellite payloads, missile defense, and space propulsion—delivered as integrated systems for operations across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company blends legacy technologies from two joining giants with newer capabilities, faster acquisition cycles, and a focus on missiles, space, and resilient communications to field solutions quickly. Its goal is to be a trusted, scale-ready provider of next‑generation defense and intelligence capabilities for national security and related customers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Melbourne, FL
Founded
1895

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