Lead, Embedded Software Engineer
Palm Bay, Florida
Job ID 20771Overview
On the L3Harris team, your job is to secure the world. We don’t work here just for the advanced technology and equipment: We work here because we know what – and who – we’re protecting. From families to the intelligence community, and from our climate to our men and women in uniform – we’re making the world a safer place. Working in Software with L3Harris you'll join our team of qualified, diverse individuals and work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, global scope, and a collaborative team setting.
- Full Time
- Level: Experienced
- Location: On Site
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Health
- Medical with High Deductible and traditional PPO plan options, as well as dental, vision and a full array of supplemental health benefits
- A healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefits
- Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause and diabetes
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- 4 weeks of paid parental leave for moms and dads
- Fertility and family building
- Subsidized backup childcare and eldercare
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Well-Being
- Discretionary PTO policy (for exempt employees)
- Dress for your day – wear what works for you at work
- Retirement plan with company match
- 9/80 work schedule available for most employees
Job Description
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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.
Job Title: Lead, Embedded Software Engineer
Job Code: 20771
Job Location: Palm Bay, FL
Schedule: 9/80
Job Overview: As an Embedded Software Engineer at L3Harris, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing software solutions for embedded systems and devices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create high-quality and efficient embedded applications that meet the technical requirements of our products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for various electronic hardware systems.
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system architecture and hardware/software interfaces.
- Develop firmware and device drivers for microcontrollers and peripherals.
- Optimize embedded software for performance and memory usage.
- Conduct code reviews, unit testing, and debugging to ensure robust and reliable software.
- Implement communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet, and wireless technologies.
- Document software design and development processes in accordance with company standards.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance.
- Keep abreast of new trends and best practices in embedded software engineering.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
- Experience in software engineering supporting the development of products
- years of experience in embedded software development.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, and assembly.
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded Linux.
- Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git.
- Knowledge of software development methodologies and tools.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with ARM, PIC, AVR, or other microcontroller architectures.
- Understanding of hardware design and reading schematics.
- Experience with embedded development tools (compilers, debuggers, emulators).
- Knowledge of industry standards and certifications relevant to embedded systems.
- Experience with IoT technologies and connectivity solutions.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.