Sr. Specialist Software Engineer

Join L3Harris Technologies as a Senior Specialist Software Engineer, serving as the technical lead for embedded software in Navy imaging products. This onsite role in Northampton, MA combines hands-on development in Linux environments with mentorship of an embedded software team, operating on a 9/80 schedule to deliver robust, integrated solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and validation of user interface software in a Linux environment using Qt and C/C++.
• Develop and maintain embedded Linux-based systems, including kernel and driver work.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of embedded software engineers.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define software requirements and ensure seamless integration with hardware components.
• Create and maintain software documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, and testing procedures.
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues, delivering timely resolutions to uphold product quality and reliability.
• Optimize software performance and memory usage to meet product requirements.
• Participate in code reviews to uphold high-quality code standards and best practices.
• Stay current with industry trends and technologies to continuously improve development processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or a Graduate Degree with at least 4 years of related experience; or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of related experience.
• 6+ years of embedded software development using C/C++.
• Strong understanding of embedded Linux, including kernel and driver development.
• Knowledge of video processing, including image enhancement, video stitching, storage and playback.
• Knowledge of video interfaces and camera control protocols such as GenICam, GigE Vision, and Camera Link.
• Experience with software development tools such as compilers, debuggers, and version control systems (Git).
• Familiarity with hardware interfaces and communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, etc.).
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring engineering teams.

Technologies

• C/C++, Linux, Embedded Linux
• Kernel development, Driver development
• Qt, Git
• GenICam, GigE Vision, Camera Link
• UART, SPI, I2C, CAN
• RTOS, Python, CI/CD

Benefits

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