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Embedded Software Developer

Ottawa, Canada

Job ID 17615
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

9/80 work schedule available for most U.S. and Canada employees, effective October 24, 2022.

About your next Challenge as a Embedded Software Developer:

What will you do:

  • Design software solutions and contribute to software architecture designs;
  • Understand and develop software that operates in a complex, multi-network environment;
  • Conduct independent research and provide new solutions to problems;
  • Interact with systems engineering on technical issues;
  • Debugging software problems for near real-time simulation;
  • Conduct and prepare presentations and demonstrations;

Required Skills and Experiences:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Computer or Software Engineering (or equivalent experience), or Electrical or Systems Engineering with software experience;
  • Minimum 7-10 years embedded software development experience;
  • Experience with ARM Application Processor;
  • Experience with Bootloader;
  • Experience with Linux kernel configuration;
  • Experience with Linux device driver development;
  • Experience with Xilinx Zynq MPSoC or TI Sitara AM62X SoC is an asset;
  • Experience with Device tree is an asset;
  • Experience with I2C, SPI is an asset;
  • Experience with ALSA is an asset;
  • Experience with PulseAudio is an asset;
  • Experience with PJSIP is an asset;

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills combined with a strong technical presence.
  • Capable of multitasking between 2 or more projects concurrently;
  • Able to work independently and in a team-based environment;
  • Strong English written and verbal communication skills

Eligibility Criteria (Mandatory):

  • Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2 / NATO Secret security clearance.
  • Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

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