L3Harris Technologies · 9 hours ago
Lead, Software Engineer
L3Harris Technologies is a leader in the defense industry, focusing on delivering end-to-end technology solutions. The Lead Software Engineer will be responsible for leading a cross-functional team in the design and development of embedded software for digital signal processing, ensuring high-quality product delivery throughout the software development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Research, design, develop, modify and evaluate embedded computer software for electronic equipment or other communications systems in conjunction with hardware product development
Lead and contribute to the execution of the assigned portion of the entire product development cycle in an Agile Scrum environment including system/software requirements analysis, high level and detailed design, implementation, testing, integration, documentation, and government certification of embedded software designs
Determine design approaches and parameters. Analyze software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints. Analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests and evaluate results
Perform detailed analysis including: requirements analysis, use case scenarios, conceptual design, trade studies, test, operation, maintenance, and reliability analysis of radio communications products, internal subsystems, and external systems
Perform the functional analysis, requirements allocation and technical interface definition to translate customer requirements into software development specifications for the radio and associated subsystems
Develop block diagrams and interface design specifications
Work with product design, test, manufacturing, logistics engineering teams, product and program management and other groups, and external customers as needed to define and execute radio product development projects and deliver high-quality radio products
Prepare design and implementation reviews and oversee the configuration management and control of requirements and design documentation, and development software. Present technical briefings and status reviews
Ensure the conversion of customer requirements, including informal requirements, into total systems solutions that balance the technical, schedule and cost constraints of the program
Consult with electrical engineers and other engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware and software and operational performance requirements of the overall system
Develop software system testing procedures and design documentation
Exhibit effective interpersonal skills and the ability to convey technical matters in a clear and logical manner
Ability to Obtain US Security Clearance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
8+ years' experience developing and testing software developed in C or C++
5+ years' experience with OOA/OOD software development methodology
8+ years' experience in full development lifecycle for software projects
5+ years of experience producing software development documents, such as design documents and test plans
Ability to Obtain US Security Clearance
Preferred
Experience developing software on an embedded microprocessor using an RTOS in C or C++
Ability to interpret hardware schematics, circuit designs, and datasheets
Experience with OOA/OOD software development methodology
Proficiency with multi-threaded, multi-core design and/or real-time operating systems
Experience with all phases of the software project development life cycle, including software analysis, design, development, testing (including software unit testing), and automation tools
Experience in Agile software development methodologies using an iterative, time-boxed development process (SCRUM)
Experience/knowledge of Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) systems and software development processes or other defined SW development process
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and debug software and related hardware issues
Experience working in or with FPGA design, development and test teams
Radio communications or IP networking experience
Experience with small team leadership including planning, coaching, tracking performance and identifying and applying course corrections to keep the team on track
Benefits
Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
Company
L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.25B2024-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO
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