Software Engineer - C++

About The Company
L3Harris Technologies is a global leader in defense and aerospace solutions, committed to delivering innovative technology that enhances national security and safety. Our organization 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 a 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.
About The Role
We are seeking a mid-level Software Engineer to join our Rapid Prototyping Group (RPG) and help turn innovative ideas into working capabilities at speed. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, testing, and refining quick-turn software prototypes that support proof-of-concept efforts, emerging technology evaluations, customer demonstrations, and early product development. You will work alongside a collaborative and multi-disciplinary team of engineers to solve complex problems, adapt to evolving requirements, and deliver impactful solutions in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, versatile developer who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys experimenting with new technologies, and is motivated by seeing ideas move rapidly from concept to capability. If you are passionate about innovation, building cutting-edge solutions, and making a visible impact on future products and systems, we encourage you to apply.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess at least 2+ years of embedded software engineering experience. A Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience is required; alternatively, a graduate degree with at least 2 years of experience is preferred. In the absence of a degree, candidates with a minimum of 8 years of related work experience will be considered. The role requires a strong foundation in software development, system integration, and prototyping in complex environments.
Responsibilities

• Rapidly translate emerging concepts, customer needs, and experimental objectives into functional software prototypes and demonstration capabilities for advanced military communication systems.
• Design, develop, integrate, test, and debug software for embedded and Linux-based prototype systems using C++ and C in real-time, multi-threaded, and multi-core environments.
• Contribute to the design, implementation, integration, testing, and technical demonstrations of complex software and system-level capabilities within a rapid prototyping environment.
• Utilize emulators, debuggers, and related development tools to troubleshoot software behavior, isolate root causes, and resolve integration issues across hardware and software interfaces.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, RF, mechanical, field testing, and systems engineering teams to evaluate interfaces, operational requirements, and technical constraints, helping to mature concepts into working capabilities.
• Communicate technical progress, issues, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to team members, leadership, and end users while operating with minimal supervision and exercising sound engineering judgment in a dynamic environment.

Benefits
L3Harris offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and professional development. Benefits include health and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific benefits available may vary depending on hire date, location, and applicable agreements. We are committed to fostering a work environment that promotes growth, innovation, and work-life balance.
Equal Opportunity
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workplace that respects and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy and related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law. Many positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance, which is limited to U.S. citizens. Applicants accepting a conditional offer may be subject to government security investigations to determine eligibility for access to classified information.