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**Job Title:

Sr. Specialist, Software Engineering

Job Code: 34732Job 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

Job Description:

L3Harris’ Communications & Spectrum Dominance segment is seeking a Senior Specialist, Software Engineer to join our team in Rochester, NY. This role offers a 9/80 work schedule for enhanced work-life balance. As a Senior Specialist, Software Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the architecture, design, development, integration, testing, and sustainment of radio software. You will play a key role in all phases of the software development life cycle, contribute to business decisions, and provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.

Essential Functions:

• Lead and contribute to the research, design, development, and testing of embedded software and platforms for software-defined radios, working closely with hardware development teams.
• Define design approaches and parameters, analyze software requirements, and ensure feasibility within time and cost constraints. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to evaluate interfaces and operational needs.
• Provide strategic input and recommend tactics for the radio’s product line. Prepare design and implementation plans and present at technical briefings and status reviews.
• Translate customer requirements into software development specifications through functional analysis, requirements allocation, and technical interface definition for radios and subsystems.
• Estimate work scope, contribute to project scheduling, and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Mentor and coach team members, sharing expertise and fostering technical growth.
• Communicate effectively across the organization to influence leadership and drive adoption of new practices and concepts.
• Serve as a subject matter expert during peer reviews and oversee software defect resolution.
• Lead and support sprint planning and task assignments within Agile development processes.
• Provide technical support to internal and external customers, including factory software introduction and resolution of manufacturing issues.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to clearly convey complex technical concepts.

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
• 3+ years of experience developing and testing software in C/C++ with strong object-oriented design skills.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance is required

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of embedded software development on software-defined radio platforms.
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, including SCRUM practices.
• Ability to produce high-quality software development documentation, such as design specifications and test plans.
• Proficiency in multi-threaded, multi-core architectures and real-time operating systems.
• Familiarity with all phases of the software development life cycle, including analysis, design, coding, testing (unit testing), and automation tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and debug complex software and hardware interactions.
• Knowledge of radio communications and networking technologies.
• Hands-on experience with multi-threaded, multi-core architectures and/or real-time operating systems (e.g., Linux, QNX).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and deployment.
• Proven experience leading small teams, including planning, coaching, tracking progress, and applying course corrections to ensure successful delivery.

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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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.

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