Specialist, Software Engineer

Job Title

Specialist, Software Engineer – RPG

37095

Rochester, NY

9/80:
Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off.

We are seeking a mid-level Software Engineer to join our Rapid Prototyping Group (RPG) and help turn innovative ideas into working capabilities  this role, you will design, build, test, and refine quick-turn software prototypes that support proof-of-concept efforts, emerging technology evaluations, customer demonstrations, and early product development. You’ll work alongside a collaborative & multi-disciplinary team of engineers to solve complex problems, adapt to evolving requirements, and deliver impactful solutions in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, versatile developer who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys experimenting with new technologies, and is motivated by seeing ideas move rapidly from concept to capability. If you’re excited to innovate, build, and make a visible impact on the future of our products and solutions, we encourage you to apply.

• Rapidly translate emerging concepts, customer needs, and experimental objectives into functional software prototypes and demonstration capabilities for advanced military communications systems.
• Design, develop, integrate, test, and debug software for embedded and Linux-based prototype systems using C++ and C in real‑time, multi‑threaded, and multi‑core environments.
• Contribute to the design, implementation, integration, test, and technical demonstrations of complex software and system‑level capabilities in a rapid prototyping environment.
• Use emulators, debuggers, and related development tools to troubleshoot software behavior, isolate root causes, and resolve integration issues across software and hardware interfaces.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, RF, mechanical, field testing, and systems engineering teams to evaluate interfaces, operational requirements, and technical constraints and mature concepts into working capabilities.
• Communicate technical progress, issues, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to team members, leadership, and end users while operating with general supervision and exercising sound engineering judgment in a fast‑paced development environment.

• 2+ years of embedded software engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Broad technical knowledge across adjacent disciplines, including hardware architectures, digital design concepts, electrical interfaces, and system integration for embedded and communications prototypes.
• Working knowledge of rapid prototyping processes, including iterative development, risk reduction, fast‑turn integration, and engineering tradeoffs between speed, performance, and technical rigor.
• Experience applying AI/ML tools and techniques across the development lifecycle, including prototype capability enhancement, and model development and training.
• Familiarity with L3
  
  Harris radio products, tactical communications systems, and related waveforms, interfaces, and operational applications.
• Working knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and troubleshooting, including familiarity with 5G technologies, device configuration, and integration in communications environments.
• Other relevant experience may include Python, VHDL, Rust, Linux kernel, microcontrollers, and low‑level communication interfaces.
• Requires proficient knowledge of job area.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York is $84,500 to $157,500. 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. L3

Harris also offers 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…