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Job Title: Specialist, Embedded Software Engineer

Job Code: 31990

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Job Description:

L3Harris Space and Airborne Systems is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for our Rochester, NY location to join our team in developing Embedded Flight Software for space-based imaging payloads. This role involves the full software lifecycle from development through testing to operational deployment during missions.

Essential Functions: 

• Support embedded software application development.
• Investigate and resolve complex issues independently or collaboratively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams for hardware-software integration.
• Participate in all software development lifecycle phases, including requirements, design, implementation, integration, and formal testing.
• Conduct peer reviews, identify defects, and implement fixes.
• Develop software using C/C++ and Python for real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as VxWorks, Linux, and QNX.
• Design application-level libraries for embedded Linux systems.
• Engage in architecture, design, and code reviews.
• Collaborate with other engineers on solution development.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• 4 years of experience in a lead software engineering and / or software systems role with a complex design.
• Experience in embedded software development, system design, debugging, and integration on flight-like hardware for space-based imaging payloads.
• Experience with RTOS (e.g., VxWorks, FreeRTOS, RTLinux, QNX), simulation tools (e.g., TSIM, VxSIM, MATLAB Simulink), and programming languages (C/C++, Python, scripting).

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Proficiency in DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins).
• Familiarity with Versal, MicroBlaze, bare metal development, and kernel/device drivers.
• Experience with embedded systems, serial communications (e.g., CAN, TCP/IP, RS232), and distributed messaging (TCP/UDP).
• Experience with platforms such as Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Intel x86, ARM, and SoC.
• Expertise in the full system lifecycle, including requirements, design, development, test, and sell-off.
• Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., Cameo) and telemetry/messaging.
• Experience developing space-based imaging applications.
• Proficiency with DevOps tools (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence).
• Experience in developing software for microcontrollers with interfaces (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, CAN).
• Develop, customize, and maintain Board Support Packages (BSP) for various hardware platforms.
• Integrate BSP components, including bootloaders, device drivers, and operating systems.
• Optimize BSPs for performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Experience with Linux application development and device drivers.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink.
• Knowledge of image processors, cameras, IR detectors, servo motors, actuators, and focus mechanisms.
• Familiarity with OMS (Open Mission Systems) and UCI (Universal Command and Control Interface) open architecture standards.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $95,000 - $177,000. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New  York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $83,000 - $154,000. 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.

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.

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.

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