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Specialist, Embedded Software Engineer - Aerospace Flight

United States
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Seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize real-time embedded flight software for space-based imaging payloads. This role focuses on bare-metal C programming, complex servo control, and close collaboration with algorithm engineers. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Key Highlights
Develop real-time embedded flight software for space-based imaging payloads.
Implement and optimize complex servo control algorithms with high update rates.
Requires bare-metal C programming and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and maintain real-time embedded software in C for bare-metal hardware platforms.
Implement and optimize complex servo control algorithms operating at update rates up to 1 kHz.
Integrate control algorithms with low-level hardware interfaces.
Partner closely with the algorithm development team to evaluate system behavior and refine control implementations.
Analyze test data, debug real-time performance issues, and support iterative improvements to servo loop behavior.
Participate in system bring-up, troubleshooting, and validation activities for embedded hardware and software.
Contribute to software architecture, code reviews, and best practices for embedded development.
Technical Skills Required
Embedded C/C++ Bare-metal embedded systems Real-time embedded software
Benefits & Perks
Sign-on bonus ($15K max)
Relocation assistance
9/80 work schedule (Every other Friday off!)
Nice to Have
Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance
Full space-based System lifecycle experience
Embedded flight software development, system design, debugging, and integration of flight-like hardware
Implementing or supporting servo control algorithms in embedded environments
FPGA-adjacent or soft-core processor environments such as MicroBlaze
Data collection, signal analysis, and debugging tools
Command & Control Software, Sensor Processing Systems, and Optical Systems/telescopes
Microprocessor/microcontroller architecture and programming, and familiarity with FPGAs
Real-time control systems, servo loops, or other closed-loop embedded applications
MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo) and wideband/narrowband telemetry and messaging
Image processors, visible cameras, IR detectors, servo motors, actuators and focus mechanisms

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.
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