Specialist, Software Engineering
At a glance
Mid-level Software Engineering role at L3Harris Technologies. Herndon · $97,000–$207,500 base.
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What you'll do
- Create C/C++ software for Linux and embedded real-time systems used in sonar work
- Document software designs, verify and validate them, then help test and integrate the resulting code
- Revise software running in operational systems and test facilities, while keeping code revisions current
- Independently check design ideas and implementations against customer needs and engineering quality procedures
- Flag technical, schedule or quality concerns and recommend corrective steps when risks emerge
What you bring
- A computer or electrical engineering bachelor’s degree or equivalent, plus four years of related experience; or a graduate degree and two years
- At least four years developing software in C or C++
- You can qualify for and maintain a Secret clearance
Who this fits
This on-site Herndon role suits an engineer with C/C++ experience in Linux or embedded software. The work includes sonar interfaces, system control, data acquisition and analysis. You’ll follow a nine-days-in-fourteen schedule, with every other Friday off.
From the employer
Job Title: Specialist, Software Engineer (C/C++)
Job Code: 39276
Job Location: Herndon, VA (On-Site)
Job Schedule: 9/80 Regular (Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off)
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
About L3Harris Technologies:
L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be based at our Herndon-VA office (onsite). We develop advanced sonar systems and support software that enables system control, data acquisition, and analysis. Work includes software requirements development, software test and integration, and both application level and embedded C/C++ development, including Linux based GUI and system control work. The role also involves UI and embedded software development for equipment operating in diverse environments such as factory, depot, laboratory, and shipboard settings.
Essential Functions:
- Design and implement software using C/C++ on Linux, and embedded real time operating systems.
- Execute assigned projects and tasks involving software design, documentation, verification, and validation for sonar systems.
- Modify and enhance existing software for operational systems or test facilities.
- Provide independent validation and verification of design concepts and implementation approaches.
- Develop, test, and document software code, and support integration
- Perform software configuration management to ensure all code reflects the current version and revision level.
- Implement review and oversight procedures to evaluate design activities for compliance with customer requirements, company standards, engineering best practices, and quality system procedures.
- Ensure assigned tasks meet technical, schedule, and quality requirements. Identify and report issues, recommending corrective actions or alternatives when cost or schedule risks are identified.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer / Electrical Engineering or equivalent and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
- 4+ years of experience designing and implementing software in C/C++ languages.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Active Secret clearance.
- QT IDE and UI Framework Experience.
- Understanding of user interface (UI) elements, tools, and development techniques.
- Experience in embedded software.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Ability to interpret and clearly communicate engineering plans and specifications, with solid knowledge of engineering theory and design criteria.
- Excellent general computer skills and ability to quickly learn new hardware and software applications.
- Linux development experience.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $97,000 - $207,500. 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. L3Harris also 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. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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