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Senior Specialist, Software Engineering (Embedded)

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Secret clearance

Job overview

L3Harris seeks a Senior Specialist, Software Engineer (Embedded) to develop and execute software on embedded hardware, design software to requirements and system-level documents, and work with test engineers on test automation. The role supports software development across the lifecycle, from requirements analysis through formal testing, and involves collaboration across hardware, firmware, and software teams. The position is onsite in Richardson, Texas.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

C++Embedded RTOSReal-Time Embedded SoftwareGreen Hills RTOSDevice DriversBoard Support PackagesModern C++Agile Scrum/KanbanLinux

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Computer Science or RelatedGraduate Degree10 Years Engineering Experience5 Years Software Engineering Experience5 Years C++ DevelopmentActive US Secret Clearance

Full 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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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: Senior Specialist, Software Engineering (Embedded)

Job Code: 46753

Job Location: Richardson, TX (Onsite)

Job Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off Sign on Bonus: This position offers a $10,000 sign on bonus for external candidates who currently hold an active U.S. Security Clearance

Job Description:

As a Senior Specialist, Software Engineer (Embedded), you will be responsible for supporting and help leading the development and execution of software on the embedded targeted hardware. You will be responsible for designing the software per requirements documents and system level design documents. There will be a focus to interface with the test engineers to influence test automation.

The Agile Development Group (ADG) division specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience.

Essential Functions:

  • Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the targeted embedded hardware.

  • Proficient in C++, implementing software for embedded Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS).

  • Work closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware, firmware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system.

  • Investigate root cause of complex issues, and implement solutions, working independently or with a multi-discipline team.

  • Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, hardware-software integration, and formal test.

  • Develop software test plans and procedures, and other relevant technical documentation

  • Utilize modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, prototype, and evaluate results.

  • Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and repair defects.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field with 6 years prior engineering experience OR Graduate Degree with 4 years of prior related experience OR in lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior engineering related experience.

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in computer/software engineering field

  • Minimum of 5 years’ C++ development in a professional environment.

  • Active US Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience developing and testing real-time embedded software preferred.

  • Familiarly with Greenhills RTOS.

  • Experience developing device drivers and Board Support Packages for real time embedded systems.

  • Experience with Modern C++ techniques.

  • Experience with Agile Scrum/Kanban development processes and procedures.

  • Working knowledge of Linux.

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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.

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How this job compares

Set against the 1,304 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Texas median$122–182K/yr53 salary ranges
  • US median$58–70/hr99 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 116 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs in Texas and 1,304 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Embedded Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,084 postings).
Education
565 of the 1,304 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs (43%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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