Systems Engineering/Software Analysis

Systems Engineering/Software Analysis

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Job Title: Lead, Embedded Software Test Engineer (Optical Space Systems) : Sign-on bonus ($30K max)
Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants
Sign-on Bonus: A sign-on bonus of up to $30K may be included as part of an offer package for this level


L3Harris Space and Mission Systems is seeking a Test Software Engineer for our Wilmington, MA location to develop software for testing complex space-based imaging payloads. As part of a dynamic team, you will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of test software for aerospace applications, covering the complete software lifecycle from development to testing to operation during missions.

We look forward to reviewing your application!


Lead small, embedded test software teams to meet customer requirements within allocated cost, scope, and schedule.
Write and design test software for requirement sell-off of space-based imaging payloads and embedded systems and subsystems
Integrate and test embedded flight systems at the software/hardware level.
Support development of test plans, procedures, traceability, reports, flow, and test case design and implementation.
Assist in the set-up, configuration, and documentation of hardware and software systems under test, including loading software onto multiple devices.
Understand and handle complex areas of test software for multiple systems, including automated test infrastructure.
Document testing issues and failures and analyzing test results.


Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
~ Experience in test development for aerospace systems.
~LabView, COSMOS, MATLAB and Simulink.
~ Professional experience in integrating and testing embedded processing systems at the software/hardware level.



Experience with DevOps tools including Jira, Bitbucket, Jenkins, and Confluence.
Knowledge of space domain and applications.
Proficiency in LabView, COSMOS, MATLAB and Simulink.
Experience with space vehicle test software development and integration.
Familiarity with Cyber compliance tools (e.g., 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. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
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