Specialist, Software Engineer; Embedded Software

Specialist, Software Engineer (Embedded Software)

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Harris Technologies is a leading global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end‑to‑end solutions in space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. This role is located in Herndon, VA (On‑site) and follows a 9/80 regular schedule with every other Friday off.

Job Code: 32242

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Harris Integrated Mission Systems seeks a Software Engineer to translate requirements into maintainable solutions for our C5 and Cyber Solution Centers. You will work across all stages of the SDLC, gather requirements, and partner with stakeholders to prioritize and scope tasks. The role requires close collaboration on a Scrum team and will influence strategy for product and infrastructure development.

• Support engineering team members as a subject matter expert in embedded software application development, providing guidance to multiple software engineers.
• Investigate root causes of complex issues and implement solutions, working independently or with a multidisciplinary team.
• Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts in developing software for target hardware.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineers to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and design overall system performance.
• Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, hardware‑software integration, and formal testing.
• Develop software test plans and procedures, and produce related technical documentation.
• Use modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, prototype, and evaluate results.
• Participate in peer reviews, identify and track defects, and oversee defect repair.
• Implement software using languages such as C/C++ and Python for embedded real‑time operating systems.

• Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; or a Graduate Degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience developing applications on simulated and target hardware.
• Experience using a Real‑Time Operating System (RTOS) such as Green Hills Integrity, VxWorks, or a similar platform.

• Object‑oriented design and implementation experience with UML tools such as IBM Rhapsody or Magic Draw/Cameo.
• Experience developing device drivers and board support packages for real‑time embedded systems.
• Experience with modern C++ techniques.
• Experience with information assurance and/or cryptography.
• Experience with NSA Type 1 certification or other software certification such as DO‑178.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Salary Range: $95,000 – $177,000 per year (subject to location, experience, and other factors). L3

Harris offers health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants with respect and dignity in a workplace 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, characteristics or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law. Many positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance, which may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

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