Level 3 Communications, Inc

Senior Specialist, Software Engineering (SV Optical Communications Terminal Software Adaptor)

Level 3 Communications, Inc$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 6 years or 4 years with a graduate degree; 10 years without degree.
  • 4+ years in embedded software development with C/C++ and OOP.
  • Proficient in embedded Linux and modern software development APIs.
  • Skilled with software development tools (compilers, debuggers, Git).
  • Experience in leading and mentoring engineering teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design, development, and testing of flight software adaptor updates.
  • Understand OCT operations and peer-to-peer communication scheduling.
  • Develop and maintain an embedded Linux code baseline and DevOps pipeline.
  • Update integration and test procedures for new vendors and suppliers.
  • Execute Formal Qualification Testing for the OCT software adaptor.
  • Update Python scripts for integration and testing.
  • Collaborate with FSW engineers and vendors for seamless hardware integration.
  • Maintain software documentation including design specs and testing procedures.
  • Debug and troubleshoot software issues to ensure quality and reliability.
  • Optimize software performance and memory usage.
  • Participate in code reviews to uphold coding standards.
  • Stay updated on industry trends to improve development processes.

Benefits

  • Work schedule offers a 9/80 format for better work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology in aerospace software.
  • Inclusive workplace culture promoting collaboration and innovation.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Software Engineering (SV Optical Communications Terminal Software Adaptor)

Job Code: 36637

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

The Software Engineer will be responsible for design, development, and implementation of immediate updates and refactoring of an existing Flight Software (FSW) adaptor to accommodate multiple vendors/suppliers of Space Vehicle (SV) Optical Communications Terminals (OCTs).

Essential Functions:
  • Lead the design, development, implementation, and testing of updated FSW written in C++ in an embedded Linux environment.
  • Understand the basics of OCT operations, scheduling of peer-to-peer communication contacts, link establishment, and pointing vectors relative to SV orbital motion.
  • Develop and maintain an embedded Linux-based code baseline, DevOps pipeline, configuration management, and documentation.
  • Update and refactor existing integration and test procedures to cover new vendors/suppliers, and complete integration with the larger SV software baseline.
  • Execute Formal Qualification Testing (FQT) according to refactored FSW requirements levied on the OCT software adaptor.
  • Update Python scripts for simulation and test used for integration and FQT.
  • Interact with FSW leadership in daily standups, understanding cooperatively created development and testing schedules, and working with other program FSW engineers to resolve discovered issues.
  • Collaborate with OCT vendors/suppliers and L3Harris Systems Engineers to 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 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.
  • 4+ years of experience in embedded software development using C/C++ with Object Oriented Design and Implementation.
  • Experience with embedded Linux, including modern software development APIs, network communications, and possible use of containerization.
  • Experience with software development tools such as compilers, debuggers, and version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Experience in leading and mentoring engineering teams.

Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
  • Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for testing and automation.
  • Experience with continuous integration deployment (CI/CD) pipeline


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