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Sr. Associate, Embedded Cybersecurity Software Engineer

Salt Lake City, Utah

Job ID 15714
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Overview

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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L3Harris Work Perks

  • Health

    • Medical with a High Deductible and traditional PPO plan options, as well as, vision and a full array of supplemental health benefits
    • A doctors' service to help with referrals and second opinions for you, your family, and parents
  • Family

    • 4 weeks of paid parental leave for moms and dads
    • Fertility treatment
    • Subsidized backup childcare and eldercare
    • Adoption assistance - $5,000 per adoption/$15,000 per employee
    • Pet insurance
  • Well-Being

    • No cap to your PTO time (for exempt employees)
    • Dress for your day - wear what works for you at work
    • Legal plan for you, your family, and parents
    • Discount platform

Job Description

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 an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Title:   Sr. Associate, Embedded Cybersecurity Software Engineer

Job Location: Onsite at our Salt Lake City, UT facilty

Job Code: 15714

Work Schedule: 9x80

We are currently seeking Software Engineers who want to be a part of developing the next generation of innovative networking technologies for mobile ad-hoc wireless communications systems.  This position requires working within a team environment to help architect, design, develop, and debug embedded software security products. This position will include the application of information assurance principles and the use of state of the art technologies in helping obtain security certifications and accreditations. 

Excellent communication skills are essential for this role, as you'll collaborate closely with fellow engineers, present findings, and engage with both customers and vendors. Your duties will span the entire project lifecycle, from initial bid and proposal through development, testing, deployment, and ongoing engineering support. Join us in pioneering the evolution of communication systems!

Basic 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. 
  • US Citizenship
  • DoD SECRET security clearance or be qualified to obtain one

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • A bachelor's degree in CS/EE/CE or a degree in a closely related field and 2+ years of software engineering experience, or a master’s degree in CS/EE/CE.
  • Knowledge and experience using C++ and understanding modern object oriented design and architecture
  • Knowledge and experience developing for embedded real-time operating systems such as VxWorks, MQX, FreeRTOS, SafeRTOS, embedded Linux, etc.
  • Device driver development experience
  • Good communication skills and works well in a team environment
  • Security certification, e.g. CISSP, CEH
  • Experience with:
    • HAIPE devices
    • TEMPEST design technologies
    • QUADRANT design techniques
    • Key Management experience
    • Internet Security Protocols
    • Encryption Protocols
    • Security ICs – TPM, trust and store, root of trust
  • Experience developing security architectures or secure network design
  • Experience developing to secure coding guidelines or standards
  • Open source Linux development
  • Experience with source control repositories such as Git or Clearcase
  • Experience with test frameworks such as Google Test/Google Mock
  • Agile development methodology and Atlassian tools (JIRA, Bitbucket, Confluence)
  • Machine learning, data analysis, and advanced algorithm design and development
  • DevOps technologies such as virtualization, Docker, scripting, and automation
  • A very strong background in programming languages, compilers, and application execution
  • Low-level drivers and hardware interfaces such as ISO7816, USB, I2C, SPI, etc.
  • Working knowledge of TCP/IP/UDP, RS-485, RS-232
  • Scripting Languages such as Python, Bash, Perl

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 résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, 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 Affirmative Action/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.

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