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Job Title: Senior Specialist, Software Engineer

Job Code: 46050

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT/ Carlsbad, CA

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

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking talented Software Engineers ready to build foundational systems within our System Software group. Our team specializes in developing robust, scalable solutions that integrate advanced communications technologies across multiple mission-critical platforms. This is an opportunity to tackle deep technical challenges and define the core software architecture supporting major defense and intelligence operations.

Essential Functions:

Knowledge and experience of embedded real-time software development (VxWorks/Linux)

Work closely with cross-functional team members to develop operational performance requirements, interface software and hardware components, and collaborate on system design

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

Demonstrates depth of knowledge in programming languages, compilers, and application execution

Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and repair defects

Utilize a variety of software languages on Windows, Linux and embedded real time operating systems

Occasional customer support travel (5%)

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Demonstrated expertise with high-performance, multi-threaded programming concepts

Deep knowledge of multiple programming languages, compilers, and application execution techniques across various platforms.

Demonstrated curiosity and ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technical domains outside the core discipline

Advanced proficiency in C++ and demonstrable knowledge of modern object-oriented design principles.

Experience with hands-on software development and troubleshooting on embedded targets utilizing an RTOS (Real-Time Operating System).

Advanced knowledge of signal processing, control systems theory, or networking fundamentals.

Knowledge of protocols such as IP, UDP, TCP, IPSec, DDS, SNMP, etc.

Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment

Solid presentation and writing skills

Previous professional experience working within the Department of Defense (DoD) or intelligence community.

Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $115-207,500. 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.

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