Lead, Software Engineer - DSP
L3HARRIS Technologies
Remote · Albany, NY · Posted October 3, 2026
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About the job
Job Title: Lead, Software Engineering - DSP
Job Code: 42295
Job Location: Remote - Rochester, NY or Sunrise, FL
Job Schedule: 9/80; Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
The L3Harris Communications and Mission Critical Communications sector is seeking a highly motivated, team oriented digital signal processing software design engineer who will lead a cross functional team with hands on responsibility for all phases of the software development process from requirements definition through integration and testing of completed product. Emphasis will be on waveform design and digital signal processing for digital communications. Other responsibilities will include high-level design, detailed design, simulation, implementation, testing and documentation. Experience with leading collaborative software design/development/test teams is expected. Experience with digital signal processing (DSP), embedded C++/C and MATLAB is expected. Experience working with Agile Scrum, and DevOps-based software development is desired. Experience in engineering requirements analysis, development, and testing is desired.
Essential Functions:
The responsibilities and duties of this position include but are not limited to:
Research, design, develop, modify and evaluate embedded software for electronic or other communications systems in conjunction with hardware product development.
Lead and contribute to the execution of the assigned portion of the entire product development cycle in an Agile Scrum framework.
Perform detailed analysis including: requirements analysis, use case scenarios, conceptual design, trade studies, test, operation, maintenance, and reliability analysis of radio communications products, internal subsystems, and external systems.
Work with test, manufacturing, product and program management and others to define and execute radio product development and deliver high-quality radio products.
Ensure the conversion of customer requirements, including informal requirements, into total systems solutions that balance the technical, schedule and cost constraints of the program.
Consult with electrical engineers and other engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware and software and operational performance requirements of the overall system.
Develop software system testing procedures and design documentation.
Exhibit effective interpersonal skills and the ability to convey technical matters in a clear and logical manner.
Have the opportunity to stay up to date with the latest advancements in DSP technology and apply new techniques and methodologies.
Contribute to the strategic direction of DSP solutions and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
Work closely with an Agile team of experienced software engineers on projects that involve the development and analysis of innovative real-time signal processing solutions.
Ability to Obtain US Security Clearance
Approximately 10% travel required to the site for training purposes.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Engineering discipline with a minimum 9 years of relevant experience developing real-time embedded software in C or C++. 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.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Experience developing designing, developing, and implementing DSP algorithms.
Experience simulating and analyzing DSP algorithms.
Ability to interpret hardware schematics, circuit designs, and datasheets.
Proficiency with multi-threaded, multi-core design and/or real-time operating systems.
Experience with all phases of the software project development life cycle, including software analysis, design, development, testing (including software unit testing), and automation tools.
Experience in Agile software development methodologies using an iterative, time-boxed development process (SCRUM).
Experience/knowledge of Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) systems and software development processes or other defined SW development processes.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and debug software and related hardware issues.
Experience working in or with FPGA design, development and test teams.
Radio communications or IP networking experience.
Experience with small team leadership including planning, coaching, tracking performance and identifying and applying course corrections to keep the team on track.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC areas is $135,000 - $250,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, Vermont and Virginia is $117,000 - $218,000. 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.
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