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Hourly Graduate Software Developer Jobs in Amherst, MA

L3HHCM20

Specialist Software Engineer

Northampton, MA · On-site

$97K - $180K/yr

Specialist, Software Engineering Job Code : 37270 Job Location: Northampton, MA Schedule: 9/80 As a ... Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum ...

L3HHCM20

Manager, Software Engineer

Northampton, MA · On-site

$148K - $205K/yr

Graduate Degree (A Master's degree is desired but not required) with a minimum of 10 years of prior ... Experience with DevOps process, tools, and procedures is highly desirable In compliance with pay ...

L3HHCM20

Specialist Manufacturing Engineer

Northampton, MA · On-site

$84K - $156K/yr

Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum ... Experience in a manufacturing environment. * CAD software and tooling/fixture design * Process ...

L3HHCM20

Lead Continuous Improvement

Northampton, MA · On-site

$105K - $196K/yr

Job Title: Industrial Engineer / Lead, Continuous Improvement Job Code: OEP5 Job Location ... Develop facility layouts and material handling system using software like AutoCAD and production ...

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Specialist Software Engineer

L3HHCM20

Northampton, MA • On-site

$97K - $180K/yr

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Job description

Job Title: Specialist, Software Engineering

Job Code : 37270

Job Location:  Northampton, MA

Schedule: 9/80 

Job Description:

As a Software Engineer - Technical Lead at L3-Harris, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and maintenance of embedded software solutions for our Navy imaging products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful integration of software and hardware components, while also providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Essential Functions:

  • Design, development, and testing of user interface software in a Linux environment using QT and C/C++.
  • Develop and maintain embedded Linux-based systems, including kernel and driver development.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship Junior engineers.
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers to define software requirements and ensure seamless integration with hardware components.
  • Develop and maintain software documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, and testing procedures.
  • Debug and troubleshoot software issues, providing timely resolutions to ensure product quality and reliability.
  • Optimize software performance and memory usage to meet product requirements.
  • Participate in code reviews to maintain high-quality code standards and best practices.
  • Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve our software development processes.

 

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering or Electrical Engineering and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
  • 4+ years of experience in embedded software development using C/C++.
  • Understanding of embedded Linux, including kernel and driver development.
  • Knowledge of video processing, including image enhancement, video stitching, storage and playback.
  • Knowledge of video interfaces and camera control protocols such as GenICam, GigE Vision, and Camera Link.
  • Experience with software development tools such as compilers, debuggers, and version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Familiarity with hardware interfaces and communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, etc.).

 

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience in leading and mentoring engineering teams.
  • Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
  • Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
  • Experience with signal processing, control systems, or wireless communication.
  • Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for testing and automation.
  • Experience with continuous integration deployment (CI/CD) pipeline.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Massachusetts is $97,000- $180,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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