Full-Time
Junior Embedded Software Engineer
Posted on 11/15/2025
L3Harris Technologies
10,001+ employees
Defense technology solutions for national security
Compensation Overview
$84.5k - $156.5k/yr
Columbia, MD, USA
In Person
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- Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience in Software Engineering.
- 1-2 years Experience with C or C++
- Active Secret U.S. DOD Security Clearance (or inactive for less than 2 years)
- Experience with embedded C++/C, Agile Scrum, and DevOps-based software development is expected
- Experience working in collaborative software design/development/test teams ranging in size from 3 to 30 engineers is desired
- Experience in engineering requirements analysis, development, and government certification of engineering designs is desired
- Research, design, develop, modify and evaluate embedded computer software for electronic equipment or other communications systems in conjunction with hardware product development.
- With moderate supervision, deliver the assigned portion of the entire product development cycle in an Agile Scrum environment, including system/software requirements analysis, high level and detailed design, implementation, testing, integration, documentation, and government certification of embedded software designs.
- Contribute to detailed analysis including requirements analysis, use case scenarios, conceptual design, trade studies, test, operation, maintenance, and reliability analysis of radio communications products, internal subsystems, and external systems.
- Develop block diagrams and interface design specifications.
- Prepare design and implementation reviews and oversee the configuration management and control of requirements and design documentation, and development software. Present technical briefings and status reviews.
- Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and repair defects
- Consult with electrical engineers and other engineering staff to assess and improve hardware and software and operational performance.
- Develop software system testing procedures and design documentation.
- Effective interpersonal skills, ability to convey technical matters in a clear and logical manner.
- Experience developing bare metal software on an embedded microprocessor in C or C++.
- Experience designing and developing device drivers.
- Experience with UML and OOA/OOD software development methodology.
- Experience with all phases of the software project development life cycle, including software analysis, design, development, testing (including software unit testing), and automation tools.
- Experience in Agile software development methodologies using an iterative, time-boxed development process (SCRUM).
- Highly motivated, a self starter, and able to operate with little supervision in different environments.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and debug software and related hardware issues.
- Cryptographic and Radio communications experience.
L3Harris Technologies provides defense and national-security technology solutions across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. It develops integrated systems with advanced communications, surveillance, and reconnaissance to support government agencies and defense contractors under long-term contracts. The product combines hardware, software, and services to deliver secure, interoperable, mission-critical capabilities. Its goal is to help clients strengthen operational readiness and national security through reliable, multi-domain technologies and sustained partnerships.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Melbourne, Florida
Founded
1895
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Huntsville and Virginia expansions increase rocket motor output for follow-on orders.
- The $40 billion backlog provides about two years of revenue coverage.
- Wraith Shield can monetize over 100,000 deployed Falcon IV radios through software upgrades.
What critics are saying
- Congress is questioning the $1 billion rocket motor investment and supplier concentration.
- Missile Solutions IPO execution distractions can delay monetization and operational focus.
- Classified programs and sole-source wins expose results to recompetes and funding shifts.
What makes L3Harris Technologies unique
- L3Harris spans radios, space systems, missiles, and electronic warfare across all domains.
- Its solid rocket motor expansion targets urgent Pentagon munition capacity bottlenecks.
- Classified programs and long-cycle defense contracts create unusually high revenue visibility.
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L3Harris Technologies has demonstrated solid financial performance with earnings per share growing 16% annually over the past three years. The US$66 billion defence contractor reported revenue of US$22 billion, up 2.5%, whilst maintaining stable EBIT margins. Company insiders hold US$220 million worth of shares, representing 0.3% of the company. Whilst modest in percentage terms due to L3Harris's size, this stake provides alignment between management and shareholders. The company's combination of revenue growth, profit expansion and insider ownership distinguishes it from speculative, loss-making ventures. Its established track record of profitability offers investors lower risk compared to companies relying solely on growth narratives without financial substance. The article suggests L3Harris warrants consideration for investors seeking profitable, growing companies over high-risk ventures.
L3Harris Technologies has raised investor attention following recent share price movements, with the stock up 2.3% over the past week. The company has delivered strong longer-term returns, including a 71.8% one-year total shareholder return and 92.9% over three years. With revenue of $21.9 billion and net income of $1.6 billion, L3Harris is trading at $361.97. One valuation narrative suggests the stock is modestly undervalued at a fair value of $392.16, supported by expected US defence budget growth and the company's positioning in areas like missile warning and tracking. However, L3Harris' current price-to-earnings ratio of 42.1x sits above the US aerospace and defence industry average of 38.8x, suggesting potential valuation risk if market sentiment shifts.
Xoople, an AI data infrastructure company, and L3Harris Technologies have announced the co-development of a satellite constellation optimised for AI applications. The system, resulting from seven years of design and research, aims to deliver unprecedented precision in Earth observation data. The constellation features advanced optical and sensor design to maximise data quality, providing what Xoople calls "Earth's System of Record". The platform is designed to support AI systems shifting towards autonomous action, offering real-time monitoring with precision levels where even 1% error is unacceptable. Applications include supply chain optimisation, infrastructure management, risk underwriting, disaster response and security monitoring. CEO Fabrizio Pirondini said the system delivers the scale and precision required for AI-era decision-making across enterprises and governments.
L3Harris Technologies supplied propulsion, avionics, thrusters and communications systems for NASA's Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. The company's involvement spans more than 100 mission elements, highlighting its capabilities in space hardware and systems integration for government programmes. Whilst the Artemis II role demonstrates L3Harris's technical breadth, analysts note it does not materially alter the near-term investment case. The company faces ongoing risks from fixed-price development contracts and potential US space budget constraints that could pressure margins. L3Harris's investment narrative projects $27 billion in revenue and $2.9 billion in earnings by 2029, requiring 7.3% annual revenue growth. Community analysts estimate fair value between $388 and $452 per share.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to request $200 billion from Congress to fund operations against Iran, adding to the Pentagon's roughly $1 trillion budget for the current fiscal year. Two defence stocks well-positioned to benefit from this spending increase are Axon and L3Harris, according to Barchart. Axon, which provides law enforcement equipment including Tasers and AI-driven systems, reported 39% revenue growth to $797 million in Q4. The company's AI-powered tools are particularly relevant given recent suspected terrorist attacks in the US. L3Harris, a defence contractor selling missiles, satellites and communications products, saw 6% revenue growth to $5.6 billion last quarter, whilst cash from operations jumped 74% year-over-year. Analysts predict Axon's earnings per share will rise 13% this year and 115% in 2027.