Senior Specialist, Software Engineering

L3Harris Technologies
Plano, TX

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: Senior Specialist, Software Engineering

Job Code: 40836

Job Location: Rochester, NY or Plano, TX

Job Schedule: 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 embedded software engineers to work on a dynamic team to design, develop, integrate, and test embedded controls for Airborne Imaging systems. They will work in a cross-functional team to develop, test & produce EO/IR solutions. Candidate will 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.

Essential Functions:

  • Design, develop, implement and test sensor control software
  • Utilize published OMS, UCI, XML Schema, reference designs & other standards for product development
  • Utilize MS Visual Studio, QNX, Linux, & XMLSpy development tools
  • Perform debugging and unit testing of software products
  • Perform system modeling, simulation and analysis on complex software
  • Conduct independent technical investigations of considerable complexity to improve system performance or solve difficult system requirements issues
  • Coordinate with other functional engineers to develop and test products; resolve compatibility and interface problems with other subsystems
  • Interface with other departments to participate in specification, design, code, and test reviews
  • Follow internal process to ensure proper conformance to established policies and procedures
  • Provide timely production support and problem resolution

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.
  • Active Secret US Security Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Control system modeling using Matlab/Simulink
  • Experience with embedded security and encryption
  • Video transport and encoding (GigE Vision, H.264/265, MISB and SMPTE standards)
  • Video processing algorithms
  • Working knowledge of Bash/Python, Intel x86/ARM/FPGA/SoC, GPP, GPU, Embedded System Design, Release Engineering, Understanding of Change and Configuration Management, Debug/Trace Analysis, Real-time Operating Systems like VxWorks/LynxOS/Integrity, SELinux, Software Integration, Test, and Verification/Validation
  • The ability to understand and work with Network storage as well as an understanding of Gigabit Ethernet or InfiniBand.
  • Experience interacting with software development throughout the design cycle including major design reviews and architecture reviews.
  • Experience with Hardware and Software integration and test
  • DevSecOps and Test automation experience using Python or similar languages
  • Experience with APIs/BSPs/Drivers, OpenGL, health and status
  • Programming for Linux, Windows & QNX operating systems

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $97,000 - $180,000. 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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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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Posted 2026-07-27

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