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L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

Senior Specialist - Software Engineering

Embedded EngineeringUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeAnaheim, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification from a four-year college or university, with at least 6 years of experience in design and analysis of systems software for power conversion equipment; alternatively, a Master of Science or advanced degree with at least 4 years of prior related experience, or at least 10 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret or security clearance.
  • Expertise in embedded real-time systems software design.
  • Experience with object- and service-based software architectures is a plus.
  • Experience with embedded C and C++ programming.
  • Expertise with communication protocols such as RS-232, RS-485, and Ethernet.
  • Effective communication with senior project management and customer representatives.

Responsibilities

  • Interpret customer specifications to define software design requirements.
  • Capture and document existing software products to meet qualification standards for highly regulated and safety-critical government contracts.
  • Provide software technical leadership for software developer team members.
  • Review project progress, assist with earned value reporting, and recommend corrections to the technical approach to maximize engineering-resource efficiency.
  • Proactively seek performance improvements and enhancements for the software team using DevSecOps-assisted automation and streamlining.
  • Support new programs from conceptual design through detailed design to completion.
  • Lead and operate Agile sprint and Kanban teams, including sprint planning, Jira ticket-based workflow management, and tracking progress toward team deliverable objectives.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience developing and releasing software products that meet highly regulated and safety-critical standards, including medical- or military-grade software products.
  • Familiarity with control systems and power conversion concepts.
  • Knowledge of power electronics and analog circuits.
  • Work as a key member of the design team with power design engineers, digital and analog engineers, systems engineers, control systems engineers, and mechanical engineers.
  • Knowledge of Python or C-Sharp.

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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