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9/80 work schedule available for most U.S. and Canada employees, effective October 24, 2022.

Embedded Software Developer, Lead

Ref#: 15763

Waterdown ON, Canada

About L3Harris WESCAM

As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Integrated Mission Systems Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical and sensor systems for global defense and military sectors, Homeland Security, Search and Rescue and Airborne law enforcement agencies. From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they are a part of, produce stabilized high-magnification electro-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

About the Role

The Software Engineering department at WESCAM is looking for an enthusiastic and motived new team member. Our software teams work directly with our optics and hardware teams, developing code that manages all of our systems controllers and actuators, telephoto lenses or targeting & tracking systems. We develop advanced real time software for various applications and processors, including new payloads like complex imagers, laser illuminators & targeting designators, range finders and trackers. We develop the embedded controls and user interfaces for complex electro-mechanical systems including remote I/O subsystems, custom lens controllers, and advanced video processing features.

Software at WESCAM is the heart of our MX-series systems and the glue that pulls together state of the art mechanical, electrical and optical features of our designs. Each system and mission offers unique challenges so our software has to be flexible while meeting challenging performance requirements that push the boundaries of what is possible with advanced imaging systems. Come join the team and help us create the next generation of MX-series systems!

Primary Responsibilities  

Architect, design, develop and validate real-time embedded software for complex electro-optical surveillance systems. Lead the technical aspects of estimation, planning, scheduling & review activities for assigned projects Mentor junior and intermediate software developersWork with other disciplines including electrical, mechanical, electro-optics and systems engineering to meet project objectivesProvide support to manufacturing and customer support teams to solve software issues as neededProduce technical documentation as needed to document your project workContribute to department level improvement initiatives such as code refactoring, test development and establishing design & coding guidelines

Recommended Skills & Knowledge

Embedded software development with C and/or C++Background in one or more of the following:Arm processorsFPGA based systemsReal time operating systems (RTOS), particularly ThreadX or vxWorksEmbedded LinuxEmbedded systems interfaces such as I2C, SPI, CAN, Ethernet, etc. Python for scripting and automationMATLAB for simulation and data analysisExperience in any of the following areas:Navigation and stabilization control softwareCamera, imaging, or laser control & interfacingVideo or image processing Avionics and/or defense applicationsDevelopment of software for complex electronic and FPGA systems.Automated software test methodologies tailored to embedded systemsDevelopment of software using simulation or emulation environmentsExperience with “tools of the trade” such as IDEs/editors, compilation toolchains and source control management systemsExperience with design patterns and architectures for complex embedded softwareFamiliarity with both Windows and Linux as host operating systemsFamiliarity with Agile software development practicesGood communication and interpersonal skills

Desired Education & Experience

University degree or College diploma in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline.Preferred 9+ years of industry embedded software development

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.

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