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Lead, Embedded Software Engineer Security Clearance

Job in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, 14602, USA
Listing for: L3Harris Technologies
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-13
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, Software Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 135000 - 250500 USD Yearly USD 135000.00 250500.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Lead, Embedded Software Engineer with Security Clearance
L3

Harris 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. L3

Harris 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. L3

Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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:

Lead, Embedded Software Engineer Job Code: 32566

Job Location:

Rochester, NY

Job Description:

L3

Harris Space and Airborne Systems is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer for our Rochester, NY location to join a team of experts developing Embedded Flight Software for space-based imaging payloads. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and implementing algorithms, controls, and subsystems for aerospace applications. The role involves the complete software lifecycle from development to testing to operation during missions

Essential Functions:

* Lead the design and implementation of real-time embedded flight software for space-based imaging payloads.

* Integrate and test embedded flight systems at the software/hardware level.

* Understand and apply architectural approaches for software design and implementation.

* Collaborate with other engineers to plan and develop solutions.

* Involve in all aspects of software development including design, documentation, testing, code reviews, and mission integration.

* Support development of test plans, procedures, traceability, reports, flow, and test case design and implementation.

* Contribute to requirements analysis, design, coding, unit testing, integration, and requirements verification.

* Create state charts, sequence diagrams, and other UML artifacts.

* Follow standard software development processes.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 9+ years of relevant experience; OR Graduate Degree with 7+ years of relevant experience; OR 13+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

* Experience in embedded software development, system design, debugging, and integration on flight-like hardware for space-based imaging payloads.

* Experience with RTOS (e.g., VxWorks, FreeRTOS, RTLinux, QNX), simulators (TSIM, VxSIM, SIMIC, MATLAB Simulink), and programming languages (C/C++, Python, scripting).

* Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain security clearance.
Preferred Additional

Skills:

* Proficiency in Dev Ops practices, Jenkins, and continuous integration tools.

* Familiarity with Versal, Micro Blaze, bare metal development, and kernel/device drivers.

* Experience with embedded command and control of mechanisms (e.g., shutters, motors, gimbals), embedded controllers (e.g., PIC, STM, TMS), serial communications (e.g., CAN, TCP/IP, RS422), and distributed messaging (TCP/UDP).

* Experience with platforms like Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Intel x86, ARM, and System on a Chip.

* Expertise in full System lifecycle including requirements flow down and allocation, design, development, test, and sell-off.

* Knowledge of MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo) and wideband/narrow band telemetry and messaging.

* Experience in space payload systems and Core Flight System/Core Flight Executive (cFS/CFE).

* Experience in Command & Control Software, Sensor Processing Systems, and Optical Systems/telescopes.

* Knowledge of microprocessor/microcontroller architecture and programming, and familiarity with FPGAs.

* Experience in estimating large software programs for new business opportunities.

* Proficiency in release engineering, change and configuration management, and continuous integration.

* Experience in developing software for microcontrollers with interfaces (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, CAN).

* Develop, customize, and maintain Board Support Packages (BSP) for various hardware platforms.

* Integrate BSP components, including bootloaders, device drivers, and operating systems.

* Optimize BSPs for performance, reliability, and efficiency.

* Working knowledge of image processors, visible cameras, IR detectors, servo motors, actuators and focus mechanisms.
Familiarity with Cyber compliance tools (e.g., Fortify Workbench, Sonar Qube).

* Familiarity with Familiarity with OMS (Open Mission Systems) and UCI (Universal Command and Control Interface) open architecture standards.
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D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $135,000 - $250,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is…
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