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L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

Software Engineer - Mes

Embedded EngineeringUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeCamden, NJ, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship is required, along with an active Department of Defense Secret clearance.
  • A bachelor's or master's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field is required.
  • At least 2 years of experience debugging applications on simulated and/or target hardware is required.
  • Experience using a real-time operating system such as Green Hills Integrity, VxWorks, or similar is required.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Support engineering team members in embedded software application development.
  • Investigate root causes of complex issues and implement solutions independently or with a multidisciplinary team.
  • Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles to develop software for target hardware.
  • Work with cross-functional engineering members to develop and evaluate hardware/software interfaces, operational performance requirements, and overall system design.
  • Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, hardware-software integration, and formal testing.
  • Develop software test plans and procedures, and other relevant technical documentation.
  • Use modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, prototype, and evaluate results.
  • Participate in peer reviews, identify defects, track them, and repair them.
  • Use software languages, primarily C/C++ and Python, to develop code for embedded real-time operating systems including VxWorks, Linux, and Integrity.
  • Gather requirements and work with stakeholders to prioritize and scope tasks.
  • Contribute as a key team member on a Scrum team and help set direction and strategy for product and infrastructure development.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with object-oriented design and implementation, including exposure to software modeling and UML tools such as IBM Rhapsody or MagicDraw/Cameo.
  • Experience developing device drivers and board support packages for real-time embedded systems.
  • Experience with information assurance and/or cryptography.
  • Experience with NSA Type 1 certification or other software certification such as DO-178.

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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