Job Title: Lead, Software Engineering
Job Code: 18180
Job Location: Rochester, NY
Job Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
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The L3Harris Communication Systems (CS) segment Tactical Communications sector (TCOM) is seeking a highly motivated, team oriented embedded software design engineer who will lead a cross functional team with hands on responsibility for all phases of the software development process from requirements definition through integration and testing of completed product. Emphasis will be on waveform design and development for digital communications. Other responsibilities will include system/software analysis, high-level design, detailed design, simulation, implementation, testing and documentation. Requires the application of the principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Experience with embedded C++/C and leading collaborative software design/development/test teams is expected. Experience working with Agile Scrum, and DevOps-based software development is desired. Experience in engineering requirements analysis, development, and testing is desired.
Essential Functions:
- Research, design, develop, modify and evaluate embedded computer software for electronic equipment or other communications systems in conjunction with hardware product development.
- Lead and contribute to the execution of the assigned portion of the entire product development cycle in an Agile Scrum environment including system/software requirements analysis, high level and detailed design, implementation, testing, integration, documentation, and government certification of embedded software designs.
- Determine design approaches and parameters. Analyze software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints. Analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests and evaluate results.
- Perform detailed analysis including: requirements analysis, use case scenarios, conceptual design, trade studies, test, operation, maintenance, and reliability analysis of radio communications products, internal subsystems, and external systems.
- Perform the functional analysis, requirements allocation and technical interface definition to translate customer requirements into software development specifications for the radio and associated subsystems.
- Develop block diagrams and interface design specifications.
- Work with product design, test, manufacturing, logistics engineering teams, product and program management and other groups, and external customers as needed to define and execute radio product development projects and deliver high-quality radio products.
- Prepare design and implementation reviews and oversee the configuration management and control of requirements and design documentation, and development software. Present technical briefings and status reviews.
- Ensure the conversion of customer requirements, including informal requirements, into total systems solutions that balance the technical, schedule and cost constraints of the program.
- Consult with electrical engineers and other engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware and software and operational performance requirements of the overall system.
- Develop software system testing procedures and design documentation.
- Effective interpersonal skills, ability to convey technical matters in a clear and logical manner.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience8+ years experience developing and testing software developed in C or C++.
- 5+ years experience with OOA/OOD software development methodology.
- 8+ years experience in full development lifecycle for software projects.
- 5+ years of experience producing software development documents, such as design documents and test plans.
- Ability to obtain a secret clearance
- Please be aware that many of our positions require a security clearance, or the ability to obtain one. 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.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Experience developing software on an embedded microprocessor using an RTOS in C or C++.
- Ability to interpret hardware schematics, circuit designs, and datasheets.
- Experience with OOA/OOD software development methodology.
- Proficiency with multi-threaded, multi-core design and/or real-time operating systems.
- Experience with all phases of the software project development life cycle, including software analysis, design, development, testing (including software unit testing), and automation tools.
- Experience in Agile software development methodologies using an iterative, time-boxed development process (SCRUM).
- Experience/knowledge of Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) systems and software development processes or other defined SW development process.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Radio communications or IP networking experience.
- Experience with small team leadership including planning, coaching, tracking performance and identifying and applying course corrections to keep the team on track.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Vermont, Washington State and New York State is $112,500 - $209,500. 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