Title:  Sr. Specialist Software Engineer

Job Title:  Embedded Software Engineer

Job Code: 23928

Job Location: Northampton MA (onsite)

Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

As an Embedded Software Engineer – Technical Lead at L3-Harris, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and maintenance of embedded software solutions for our Navy imaging products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful integration of software and hardware components, while also providing technical leadership and mentorship to the engineering team.

Essential Functions:

• Lead the design, development, and testing of embedded software using C/C++ for various microcontrollers and processors.
• Develop and maintain embedded Linux-based systems, including kernel and driver development.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of embedded software engineers.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define software requirements and ensure seamless integration with hardware components.
• Develop and maintain software documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, and testing procedures.
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues, providing timely resolutions to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Optimize software performance and memory usage to meet product requirements.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain high-quality code standards and best practices.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve our software development processes.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• 6+ years of experience in embedded software development using C/C++.
• Strong understanding of embedded Linux, including kernel and driver development.
• Experience with software development tools such as compilers, debuggers, and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with hardware interfaces and communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, etc.).
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring engineering teams.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with signal processing, control systems, or wireless communication.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for testing and automation.
• Experience with continuous integrationuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline