Level 3 Communications, Inc

Specialist, Software Engineer (Embedded Software) ($10k Sign-On Bonus)

Level 3 Communications, Inc$97K — $180K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance required.
  • Bachelor's Degree with 4 years of experience in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science, or Graduate Degree with 2 years, or 10 years relevant experience without a degree.
  • 3+ years experience in developing applications on both simulated and actual hardware.
  • Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) like Green Hills Integrity or VxWorks.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a subject matter expert in embedded software development for engineering teams.
  • Investigate complex issues and implement solutions, either independently or collaboratively.
  • Apply engineering and mathematical principles to develop software for target hardware.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on hardware-software interfaces and system design.
  • Support all phases of the software development life cycle from requirements to testing.
  • Develop software test plans, procedures, and technical documentation.
  • Utilize modeling tools for data establishment and result evaluation.

Benefits

  • Health and disability insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Education assistance
  • Parental leave
  • Paid time off and company holidays
Full Job Description
Job Title: Specialist, Software Engineer (Embedded Software) ($10k Sign-On Bonus)

Job Code : 40863

Job Location: Herndon, VA (On-site)

Schedule: 9/80 Regular (9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off)

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a Software Engineer. Responsibilities include the translation of requirements into working and maintainable solutions for our C5 and Cyber Solution Centers. The selected candidate will apply technical proficiency across various stages of our SDLC, gather requirements and work closely with stakeholders to prioritize and scope tasks. The selected candidate will be working as a key team member on a Scrum team and will be instrumental in setting our direction and strategy for product and infrastructure development.

Essential Functions:
  • Support the engineering team members as a subject matter expert in embedded software application development, through guidance and direction to one or more software engineers.
  • Investigate root-cause of complex issues, and implement solutions, working independently or with a multi-discipline team.
  • Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target hardware.
  • Work closely with cross-functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system
  • Support and participate in all phases of the software. development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, hardware-software integration, and formal test.
  • Develop software test plans and procedures, and other relevant technical documentation.
  • Utilize modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, prototype, and evaluate results.
  • Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and repair defects
  • Utilize a variety of software languages (primarily C/C++ and Python), implementing software for embedded real time operating systems.


Qualifications:
  • Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience in Computer Engineering,Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
  • 3+ years of experience developing applications on simulated and target hardware.
  • Experience using a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS), such as Green Hills Integrity, VxWorks, or similar.


Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Object-oriented design and implementation experience, with exposure to software modeling and UML tools such as IBM Rhapsody or MagicDraw/Cameo.
  • Experience with programming Rust.
  • Experience developing device drivers and Board Support Packages for real time embedded systems.
  • Experience with Modern C++ techniques.
  • Experience with Information Assurance and/or cryptography.
  • Experience with NSA Type 1 certification or other SW certification such as DO-178.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.


In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $97,000 MIN - $180,000 MAX. 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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