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Lead, Embedded Software Engineer

L3Harris Technologies

Lead, Embedded Software Engineer

full-timePosted: Jan 16, 2026

Job Description

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 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:

L3Harris 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 DevOps practices, Jenkins, and continuous integration tools.
  • Familiarity with Versal, MicroBlaze, 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/narrowband 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, SonarQube).
  • Familiarity with Familiarity with OMS (Open Mission Systems) and UCI (Universal Command and Control Interface) open architecture standards.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater 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 $117,000 - $218,000. 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.

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.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.

Locations

  • Rochester, NY, United States

Salary

117,000 - 250,500 USD / yearly

Skills Required

  • RTOS (e.g., VxWorks, FreeRTOS, RTLinux, QNX)intermediate
  • simulators (TSIM, VxSIM, SIMIC, MATLAB Simulink)intermediate
  • programming languages (C/C++, Python, scripting)intermediate
  • DevOps practices, Jenkins, continuous integration toolsintermediate
  • Versal, MicroBlaze, bare metal development, kernel/device driversintermediate
  • embedded command and control of mechanisms (e.g., shutters, motors, gimbals)intermediate
  • embedded controllers (e.g., PIC, STM, TMS)intermediate
  • serial communications (e.g., CAN, TCP/IP, RS422)intermediate
  • distributed messaging (TCP/UDP)intermediate
  • platforms like Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Intel x86, ARM, System on a Chipintermediate
  • MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo)intermediate
  • wideband/narrowband telemetry and messagingintermediate
  • space payload systems and Core Flight System/Core Flight Executive (cFS/CFE)intermediate
  • Command & Control Software, Sensor Processing Systems, Optical Systems/telescopesintermediate
  • microprocessor/microcontroller architecture and programming, FPGAsintermediate
  • release engineering, change and configuration management, continuous integrationintermediate
  • interfaces (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, CAN)intermediate
  • Board Support Packages (BSP) development, customization, maintenanceintermediate
  • bootloaders, device drivers, operating systems integrationintermediate
  • image processors, visible cameras, IR detectors, servo motors, actuators, focus mechanismsintermediate
  • Cyber compliance tools (e.g., Fortify Workbench, SonarQube)intermediate
  • OMS (Open Mission Systems) and UCI (Universal Command and Control Interface)intermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 9+ years of relevant experience (experience)
  • OR Graduate Degree with 7+ years of relevant experience (experience)
  • OR 13+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree (experience)
  • Experience in embedded software development, system design, debugging, and integration on flight-like hardware for space-based imaging payloads (experience)
  • Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain security clearance (experience)

Responsibilities

  • 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

Benefits

  • general: health and disability insurance
  • general: 401(k) match
  • general: flexible spending accounts
  • general: EAP
  • general: education assistance
  • general: parental leave
  • general: paid time off
  • general: company-paid holidays

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Lead, Embedded Software Engineer

L3Harris Technologies

Lead, Embedded Software Engineer

full-timePosted: Jan 16, 2026

Job Description

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 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:

L3Harris 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 DevOps practices, Jenkins, and continuous integration tools.
  • Familiarity with Versal, MicroBlaze, 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/narrowband 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, SonarQube).
  • Familiarity with Familiarity with OMS (Open Mission Systems) and UCI (Universal Command and Control Interface) open architecture standards.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater 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 $117,000 - $218,000. 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.

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.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.

Locations

  • Rochester, NY, United States

Salary

117,000 - 250,500 USD / yearly

Skills Required

  • RTOS (e.g., VxWorks, FreeRTOS, RTLinux, QNX)intermediate
  • simulators (TSIM, VxSIM, SIMIC, MATLAB Simulink)intermediate
  • programming languages (C/C++, Python, scripting)intermediate
  • DevOps practices, Jenkins, continuous integration toolsintermediate
  • Versal, MicroBlaze, bare metal development, kernel/device driversintermediate
  • embedded command and control of mechanisms (e.g., shutters, motors, gimbals)intermediate
  • embedded controllers (e.g., PIC, STM, TMS)intermediate
  • serial communications (e.g., CAN, TCP/IP, RS422)intermediate
  • distributed messaging (TCP/UDP)intermediate
  • platforms like Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Intel x86, ARM, System on a Chipintermediate
  • MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo)intermediate
  • wideband/narrowband telemetry and messagingintermediate
  • space payload systems and Core Flight System/Core Flight Executive (cFS/CFE)intermediate
  • Command & Control Software, Sensor Processing Systems, Optical Systems/telescopesintermediate
  • microprocessor/microcontroller architecture and programming, FPGAsintermediate
  • release engineering, change and configuration management, continuous integrationintermediate
  • interfaces (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, CAN)intermediate
  • Board Support Packages (BSP) development, customization, maintenanceintermediate
  • bootloaders, device drivers, operating systems integrationintermediate
  • image processors, visible cameras, IR detectors, servo motors, actuators, focus mechanismsintermediate
  • Cyber compliance tools (e.g., Fortify Workbench, SonarQube)intermediate
  • OMS (Open Mission Systems) and UCI (Universal Command and Control Interface)intermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 9+ years of relevant experience (experience)
  • OR Graduate Degree with 7+ years of relevant experience (experience)
  • OR 13+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree (experience)
  • Experience in embedded software development, system design, debugging, and integration on flight-like hardware for space-based imaging payloads (experience)
  • Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain security clearance (experience)

Responsibilities

  • 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

Benefits

  • general: health and disability insurance
  • general: 401(k) match
  • general: flexible spending accounts
  • general: EAP
  • general: education assistance
  • general: parental leave
  • general: paid time off
  • general: company-paid holidays

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