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L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

Specialist - Software Engineer

Embedded EngineeringPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeCarlsbad, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree and at least four years of related experience, or a graduate degree and at least two years of related experience; in lieu of a degree, at least eight years of related experience.
  • Experience with Python, Java, C, or C++.
  • Experience programming in Unix/Linux environments, including shell scripting.
  • Experience with unit and integration testing.
  • Software development skills including design concepts, supporting code reviews, and clear debugging logic.

Responsibilities

  • Develop software for advanced tactical radio applications using computer science, engineering, and mathematical principles.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to design and evaluate hardware/software interfaces, system requirements, and overall performance.
  • Support all phases of the software development lifecycle for embedded, real-time control software.
  • Develop test procedures and documentation, analyze results using modeling and test tools, participate in peer reviews, and identify and resolve defects.
  • Support software sustainment activities for a fielded communication system, including addressing security findings and implementing system improvements.
  • Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, including design, documentation, implementation, and automated testing.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure system reliability, performance, and compliance with program requirements.
  • Maintain documentation and technical artifacts in accordance with project and customer standards.
  • Travel occasionally as needed to support program needs.

Desired Qualifications

  • Active Secret or TS-SCI clearance, or ability to obtain one.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipeline development.
  • Experience with Docker deployments.
  • Experience with FPGA systems.
  • Experience developing software in TypeScript.
  • Experience working on software that interfaces with hardware.
  • Familiarity with test automation.

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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