Sr. Specialist Software Engineer

Job Title: Sr Spec, Software Engineering

Job Code : 35701

Job Location:  Northampton, MA

Schedule: 9/80 

Job Description:

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

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering or Electrical Engineering and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.


• 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, etc.).


• Proven experience in leading and mentoring engineering teams.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 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 deployment (CI/CD) pipeline

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