Title:  Junior Software Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Associate, Software Engineer

Job Code: 23226

Job Location: Rochester NY

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The L3Harris Communication Systems (CS) segment Tactical Communications sector (TCOM) is seeking a highly motivated, team oriented embedded software design engineer who will be a member of a cross functional team with hands on responsibility for all phases of the software development process from requirements definition through integration and testing of completed product.  Emphasis will be on cryptographic subsystem (CSS) software development. Other responsibilities will include system/software analysis, high-level design, detailed design, implementation, testing, documentation, and government certification of embedded software for radio or other communications products.  Requires the application of the principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.  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.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Active Secret U.S. DOD Security Clearance (or inactive for less than 2 years)

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 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.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York State is $73,000 - $136,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.