Specialist, Embedded Software Engineer; Optical Payload Integration : max
Listed on 2026-05-31
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Software Engineer
Overview
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Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3
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Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always 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.
- Job Title: Specialist, Embedded Software Engineer (Optical Payload Integration) :
Sign-on bonus ($15K max) - Job Code: 35060
- Job Location: Wilmington, MA
- Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)
- Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants
- Sign-On Bonus: A sign-on bonus of up to $15K may be included as part of an offer package for this level
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Harris Space and Airborne Systems is seeking an Embedded Software Integration Engineer for our Wilmington, MA location to join a team of experts developing Embedded Flight Software for space-based imaging payloads.
Responsibilities include designing, developing, and implementing algorithms, controls, and subsystems for aerospace applications. The role involves the complete software lifecycle from development to testing to operation during missions. This is a hands-on role where you’ll leverage Hardware in the Loop (HIL) and Software in the Loop (SIL) methodologies to ensure robust, high-fidelity testing of complex aerospace systems.
Essential Functions- Work with high performing teams building embedded software & EGSE solutions
- Provide technical leadership through refining requirements, creating user stories, and driving collaborative designs in an Agile environment
- Develop and integrate software for aerospace subsystems using HIL/SIL environments
- Architect and implement automated infrastructure for space payloads
- Design and execute test plans, procedures, and reports ensuring full traceability
- Configure/document multi device hardware/software systems under test
- Work hands on with flight hardware, EGSE, and imaging technologies
- Utilize tools such as COSMOS, Ruby, LabVIEW, Test Stand, MATLAB, Simulink, and Dev Ops platforms (Jira, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Confluence)
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 4+ years of relevant experience; OR Graduate Degree with 2+ years of relevant experience; OR 8+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- Professional experience in embedded systems integration & test (software/hardware)
- 2+ years experience working with C/C++, Python, Linux, RTOS
- Professional hands-on experience with HIL/SIL
- Experience working in an Agile software development environment
- Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance preferred
- Space payload I&T and ground equipment development
- Space vehicle development/integration experience
- Familiarity with lasers, image processors, visible/IR cameras, servo motors, actuators, focus mechanisms
- Knowledge of the space domain and mission applications
- Experience in Command & Control Software, Sensor Processing Systems, and Optical Systems/telescopes
- Experience in estimating large software programs for new business opportunities
- Proficiency in release engineering, change and configuration management, and continuous integration
- Experience in developing software for microcontrollers with interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN)
- Working knowledge of image processors, visible cameras, IR detectors, servo motors, actuators and focus mechanisms
- Familiarity with Cyber compliance tools (e.g., Fortify Workbench, Sonar Qube)
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D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $97,000.00 - $. This is not a guarantee of compensation…
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