Lead Embedded Software Test Engineer - Space Systems

# Lead, Embedded Software Test Engineer (Optical Space Systems)

## About the Role

L3Harris Space and Mission Systems is seeking a **Lead Embedded Software Test Engineer** to develop test software for complex **space-based imaging payloads, embedded flight systems, and aerospace applications**. Based in **Wilmington, Massachusetts**, this role leads small embedded test software teams and contributes across the complete software lifecycle, from requirements and development through integration, testing, and mission operations.

The successful candidate will bring deep experience in **embedded software testing, aerospace systems, software/hardware integration, and test development**, along with the ability to provide technical guidance and lead delivery within customer requirements, cost, scope, and schedule. The role offers a **9/80 schedule with every other Friday off** and relocation assistance for qualified applicants.

## Key Responsibilities

- Lead small embedded test software teams to meet customer requirements within allocated cost, scope, and schedule.

- Provide technical guidance, refine requirements, develop user stories, and collaborate on software and test designs.

- Design, develop, and implement 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, test flows, and test case design and implementation.

- Set up, configure, and document hardware and software systems under test, including loading software onto multiple devices.

- Develop and support complex test software for multiple systems, including automated test infrastructure.

- Document testing issues and failures and analyze test results.

- Support aerospace and space-based applications throughout the software lifecycle, from development and testing through mission operations.

## Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in **Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field** and at least **9 years of prior relevant experience**; **or**

- Graduate degree and at least **7 years of prior related experience**; **or**

- In lieu of a degree, at least **13 years of prior relevant experience**.

- Ability to obtain a **TS/SCI security clearance**.

- Experience developing tests for **aerospace systems**.

- At least **5 years of experience** with one or more of the following:

- LabVIEW

- COSMOS

- MATLAB

- Simulink

- Professional experience integrating and testing **embedded processing systems at the software/hardware level**.

## Preferred Qualifications

- Active **Top Secret or TS/SCI security clearance**.

- Experience with DevOps tools including **Jira, Bitbucket, Jenkins, and Confluence**.

- Knowledge of the **space domain and space applications**.

- Proficiency in **LabVIEW, COSMOS, MATLAB, and Simulink**.

- Experience with **space vehicle test software development and integration**.

- Working knowledge of **image processors, visible cameras, IR detectors, servo motors, actuators, and focus mechanisms**.

- Familiarity with cybersecurity compliance tools such as **Fortify Workbench and SonarQube**.

- Familiarity with **OMS (Open Mission Systems)** and **UCI (Universal Command and Control Interface)** open architecture standards.

## Skills & Competencies

- Embedded software test development

- Aerospace and space systems testing

- Software/hardware integration

- Automated test infrastructure

- Test planning and test case development

- Requirements refinement and traceability

- Test results analysis and failure investigation

- Technical leadership and team guidance

- User story development

- Software lifecycle management

- LabVIEW, COSMOS, MATLAB, and/or Simulink

- DevOps tools and processes

- Technical documentation

- Ability to work within customer requirements, cost, scope, and schedule

## Education & Experience

**Education:**

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, with 9+ years of relevant experience; **or**

- Graduate degree with 7+ years of relevant experience; **or**

- 13+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

**Experience:**

- Aerospace systems test development experience is required.

- 5+ years of experience with LabVIEW, COSMOS, MATLAB, and/or Simulink is required.

- Professional software/hardware integration and embedded processing systems testing experience is required.

## Work Arrangement & Schedule

- **Location:** Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States

- **Work arrangement:** Onsite

- **Employment type:** Not specified in the original job description

- **Schedule:** 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off

- **Relocation:** Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants.

**Location note:** The job posting header lists Westford, MA, while the job-specific location states **Wilmington, MA**. Wilmington, MA is used here as the primary job location because it is explicitly stated in the job title/location details and job description.

## Compensation & Benefits

- **Sign-on bonus:** Up to **$30,000** may be included as part of an offer package for this level.

- **Salary range:** **$135,000.00–$250,500.00** for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C., Denver, or NYC areas.

- Final compensation may vary based on factors including experience and geographic location.

- Health and disability insurance

- 401(k) match

- Flexible spending accounts

- Employee assistance program (EAP)

- Education assistance

- Parental leave

- Paid time off

- Company-paid holidays

Specific benefits and programs may vary based on date of hire, schedule type, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

## Compliance / Additional Information

L3Harris Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a workplace free from unlawful discrimination. Applicants are considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

This is a **drug-free workplace**, and pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks may be conducted where permitted by law.

Many L3Harris positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. **Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.** Candidates who accept a conditional offer may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

L3Harris may share submitted resumes and related application information with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for consideration for other available positions.

L3Harris Technologies is an **E-Verify Employer**.