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Specialist, Software Engineer

Salt Lake City, Utah

Job ID 25807
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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: Software Engineer

Job Code: 25807

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

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

Job Description:

We are currently seeking an experienced, skilled and innovative software developer. New team members will have a central role in software research and development activities. These activities include design, implementation, test, and integration of next generation real-time modeling and simulation tools.

Essential Functions:

  • Develop software for embedded devices and systems from requirements to production
  • Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and formal testing
  • Contribute to software test plans, procedures, and other relevant technical documentation
  • Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and repair defects
  • Collaborate with a cross-functional engineering team
  • Utilize a variety of software languages on Windows, Linux and embedded real time operating systems
  • Generate software bids/proposals in response to government RFPs

Required 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.
  • Active Secret Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Minimum of 6 years of software development experience with an object-oriented programming language
  • Strong C++ skills
  • Experience with high performance and multi-threaded programming
  • Demonstrates depth of knowledge in programming languages, compilers, and application execution
  • Demonstrated curiosity and ability to learn outside of core discipline
  • Advanced proficiency with C++
  • Previous experience working with the DoD
  • Experience with hands-on software development and troubleshooting on embedded targets
  • Experience in embedded systems design, including use of an RTOS
  • Working knowledge of signal processing, control systems, networking
  • Knowledge of protocols such as IP, UDP, TCP, IPSec etc.
  • Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment
  • Solid presentation and writing skills

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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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