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Specialist, Software Engineering

L3Harris


Job Location:

Fort Wayne, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 27 September 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 28 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer

Job Code: 44400

Job Location: Fort Wayne Indiana

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

L3Harris Space and Mission Systems is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for our Fort Wayne IN location. As part of a passionate and accomplished software team you will develop embedded software for space-based imaging payloads. You will participate in the complete life cycle of the software from requirements design development implementation testing verification and support of algorithms controls and subsystems for complex space applications. The role requires the application of the principles and techniques of computer science engineering and mathematical analysis. You should be comfortable working in a dynamic team environment contributing to innovative solutions while demonstrating personal leadership technical competence and attention to detail. Our missions support scientific research national security and commercial opportunities. We are looking for someone to establish their technical expertise leadership skills and innovation to positively impact our mission.

Essential Functions:

  • Work within a small embedded software team to meet customer requirements within allocated cost/scope/schedule commitments.
  • Participate in architecture design and code reviews.
  • Collaborate with other engineers to develop reliable solutions.
  • Observe Agile software development and engineering processes.
  • Provide software support for units under test to on-orbit assets.
  • Communicate with leadership on status issues milestones and successes.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related lieu of a degree minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
  • Minimum 1 year of software development experience in C/C.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Background in developing and maintaining satellite payloads.
  • Knowledge in space domain and applications.
  • Fundamental knowledge of computer architecture and networks.
  • Experience with SysML/UML Python Agile and DevSecOps.
  • Experience with Jira Bitbucket Git Jenkins and Confluence.
  • Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems and multi-threaded applications.
  • Excellent ability to analyze problems and identify the root cause of problems quickly.
  • Active security clearance or ability to obtain a security clearance.
  • Strong technical skillset able to contribute to requirements analysis design code and unit test integration and test and requirements sell-off.
  • Familiar with Linux and Windows operating systems.

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Required Experience:

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At L3Harris, we anticipate and mitigate risk with agile end-to-end solutions that meet our customers' mission-critical needs across all domains.

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