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L3Harris Embedded Software Designer in Waterdown, Ontario
Software Designer
L3HARRIS WESCAM Division
Waterdown, Ontario
About L3HARRIS WESCAM
As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Integrated Mission Systems Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, National Security, Search & 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
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 - and in particular, code that allows those captured images to be defined and managed. 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.
Primary Responsibilities
Under the guidance of Senior Software Engineers and Designers, be a part of the software build and code development process for complex electro-optical surveillance systems
In collaboration with Design and R&D, help develop software code for the control of new sensor payloads
Provide support to Engineering, Manufacturing and Customer Support teams to solve software issues
Participate in the estimation and planning of new products and features
Participate as a software team member within an Agile development process
Participate in continuous department improvement processes
Required Capabilities
Proven experience developing with embedded C and C++ for real-time systems
Practical knowledge of software engineering obtained through advanced education and experience
Strong technical and analytic skills
Ability to understand the operation and design of complex electro-optical systems
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to learn and grow within a fast paced environment
Experience with real time operating systems and Embedded Linux
Understanding of embedded communications standards such as I2C, SPI, CAN, Serial, Ethernet
Familiarity with Windows and Linux
Experience with Python and various scripting languages
Experience with version control software (i.e. Git)
Desired Education and Experiences
Requires practical knowledge of job area.
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Or
Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. Or
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience
Familiarity with electro-mechanical and optical sensors or lasers
Familiarity with control loop theory and practical experience
Familiarity with machine vision or image processing
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. 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.