Senior Specialist, Software Engineering
L3HARRIS Technologies
Mason, OH · Posted September 23, 2026
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About the job
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Software Engineering
Job Code: 44960
Job Location: Mason OH
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 seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join our current team to work on the development of our Infrared Camera product lines. This individual will support all phases of the software engineering lifecycle to produce solutions that satisfy a range of customer requirements.
Essential Functions:
Assists in the planning and execution of large technical projects.
Applies software engineering designs and principles throughout the software lifecycle.
Ability to define requirements and workflows that feed into working software components that meet technical, schedule, and design-to-cost goals.
Perform unit, integration, and system testing activities.
Communicate effectively with team members throughout the organization.
Support bid and proposal activities including cost and schedule estimation.
Provide guidance, coaching, and training to employees.
Make significant improvements in processes, systems, or products.
Provide inputs into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have a measurable impact on business or functional results.
Generate technical documentation in support of software releases.
Ability to obtain US secruity clearance.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar and 6 years of prior relevant engineering experience. Graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related engineering experience.
2+ years experience using C/C++ to develop embedded software.
2+ years experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
2+ years experience leading an engineering team.
2+ years experience writing low level software such as drivers and Board Support Packages (BSPs).
Preferred Additional Skills:
Experience with Communication Protocols such as Ethernet, RS422, 1553, GigE Vision, CoaXPress, and Camera Link.
Experience with Python.
Basic knowledge of hardware design, circuits, schematics, & test equipment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with Subversion for software version control.
Experience with Windows and Linux Development Environments.
Experience using electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, and basic lab equipment.
Experience in the Defense, Space, Aerospace, or similar industries.
Basic understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM).
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