Specialist, Embedded Software Engineer (Optical Payload Integration)

About

L3Harris 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. 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.

L3Harris 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)
Job Code: 35060
Location: Wilmington, MA
Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)
Relocation: Assistance available to qualified applicants

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement algorithms, controls, and subsystems for aerospace applications.
• Manage the complete software lifecycle from development to testing to operation during missions.
• 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, TestStand, MATLAB, Simulink, and DevOps platforms (Jira, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Confluence).
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Additional Skills

• 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 developing software for microcontrollers with interfaces (e.g., 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, SonarQube).

Salary Range

• $97,000.00 – $180,000.00 (applicable to California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, Greater D.C., Denver, or NYC areas).

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company‑paid holidays

Benefits and specific programs may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and collective bargaining agreements.