Sr. Specialist Software Engineer

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Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission‑critical needs in mind, our employees deliver end‑to‑end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Sr. Specialist, Software Engineering | Northampton, MA | 9/80

As a Software Engineer – Technical Lead at L3‑Harris, you will lead the design, development, and maintenance of embedded software solutions for our Navy imaging products. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure successful integration of software and hardware components, while providing technical leadership and mentorship.

• Lead the design, development, and testing of user interface software in a Linux environment using QT and C/C++.
• Develop and maintain embedded Linux‑based systems, including kernel and driver development.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of embedded software engineers.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define software requirements and ensure seamless integration with hardware components.
• Develop and maintain software documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, and testing procedures.
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues, providing timely resolutions to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Optimize software performance and memory usage to meet product requirements.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain high‑quality code standards and best practices.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve our software development processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering or Electrical Engineering and minimum 6 years of relevant experience; or a Graduate Degree and minimum 4 years of related experience; or 10 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• 6+ years of experience in embedded software development using C/C++.
• Strong understanding of embedded Linux, including kernel and driver development.
• Knowledge of video processing, including image enhancement, video stitching, storage and playback.
• Knowledge of video interfaces and camera control protocols such as GenICam, GigE Vision, and Camera Link.
• Experience with software development tools such as compilers, debuggers, and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with hardware interfaces and communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, CAN).
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring engineering teams.

• Experience with real‑time operating systems (RTOS).
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with signal processing, control systems, or wireless communication.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for testing and automation.
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Massachusetts is $109,500 – $203,500.

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Harris 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.

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Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3

Harris 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.

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Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please note that 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.