Senior Specialist, Software Engineering

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer: Sign-on Bonus ($25K Max)

Job Code: 47322

Job Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Job Schedule: 9/80:Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Sign-On Bonus: A sign-on bonus up to $25K may be included as part of an offer package at this level

Job Description:

L3Harris Space and Mission Systems is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for our Fort Wayne, IN location. As part of a passionate and accomplished software team, you will develop embedded software for space-based imaging payloads. You will participate in the complete life cycle of the software, from requirements, design, development, implementation, testing, verification, and support of algorithms, controls, and subsystems for complex space applications. The role requires the application of the principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. You should be comfortable working in a dynamic team environment, contributing to innovative solutions, while demonstrating personal leadership, technical competence, and attention to detail. Our missions support scientific research, national security, and commercial opportunities. We are looking for someone to establish their technical expertise, leadership skills, and innovation to positively impact our mission.

Essential Functions:

• Work within a small, embedded software team to meet customer requirements within allocated cost/scope/schedule commitments.
• Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews.
• Collaborate with other engineers to develop reliable solutions.
• Observe Agile software development and engineering processes.
• Provide software support for units under test to on-orbit assets.
• Communicate with leadership on status, issues, milestones, and successes.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Minimum 1 year of software development experience in C/C++.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Background in developing and maintaining satellite payloads.
• Knowledge in space domain and applications.
• Fundamental knowledge of computer architecture and networks.
• Experience with SysML/UML, Python, Agile, and DevSecOps.
• Experience with Jira, Bitbucket, Git, Jenkins, and Confluence.
• Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems and multi-threaded applications.
• Excellent ability to analyze problems and identify the root cause of problems quickly.
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Strong technical skillset, able to contribute to requirements analysis, design, code and unit test, integration and test, and requirements sell-off.
• Familiar with Linux and Windows operating systems.