Posted 4 days ago
Sr. Specialist - Embedded Software Developer
@ L3Harris Technologies
Waterdown, Ontario
Overview
L3Harris Technologies is hiring a Senior Embedded Software Developer for onsite work in Waterdown, Ontario. The role covers Yocto/OpenEmbedded Linux platform work, board bring-up and technical leadership on electro-optical surveillance systems. The posted pay range in Ontario is $102,000 to $152,000.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain Yocto/OpenEmbedded layers, recipes and images
- Lead board bring-up, bootloader, kernel and device tree work
- Develop and maintain Docker container images
- Provide software support to manufacturing and customer teams
- Mentor junior team members and lead technical planning
Requirements summary:
- Extensive embedded Linux and kernel experience
- Hands-on Yocto Project/OpenEmbedded experience
- Bachelor's degree with 6 years relevant experience, or equivalent
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Software development |
| Experience | 6+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Laboratory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
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L3Harris Technologies
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L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Visit L3Harris.com for more information.
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L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Visit L3Harris.com for more information.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Defense and Space Manufacturing |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Melbourne, Florida |
| Organization type | Public Company |
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Job Title: Sr. Specialist - Embedded Software Developer
Job Code: 47117
Job Location: Onsite - Waterdown, ON
Primary Responsibilities
• Design, develop and maintain Yocto/OpenEmbedded layers, recipes, images and root filesystems for complex electro-optical surveillance systems, including custom BSP and distribution configuration
• Lead board bring-up, including bootloader (CBoot, UEFI), kernel configuration, device tree development, and driver integration on new hardware platforms
• Develop and maintain Docker container images for application deployment, platform configuration, and system integration
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, electro-optics and systems engineering to meet project objectives
• Provide software support to manufacturing and customer support teams, troubleshooting and resolving issues as required
• Produce technical documentation to support project development, integration, and sustainment activities
• Contribute to project estimation, planning, scheduling, and execution activities.
• Participate in design reviews and code reviews to ensure quality, maintainability, and adherence to standards
• Support department-level improvement initiatives, including code refactoring, test development, and the establishment of design and coding guidelines
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance on engineering best practices
• Provide technical leadership for medium-scale projects and cross-functional initiatives
• Lead the technical aspects of estimation, planning, scheduling, risk assessment, and review activities for assigned projects
The duties and responsibilities described in this job profile are not intended to be all inclusive. Additional job-related duties may be assigned as necessary to support business objectives and organizational requirements.
Desired Skills and Knowledge
• Extensive experience with Embedded Linux development, with a strong understanding of Linux kernel architecture, system internals, userspace components, shell scripting, and development tooling
• Hands-on experience with the Yocto Project/OpenEmbedded, including development and maintenance of recipes, custom layers, images, SDKs, and machine/distribution configurations
• Strong understanding of root filesystem design and construction, including init systems (systemd), package management, filesystems (ext4, overlayfs), partitioning strategies, and root filesystem architectures
• Experience with bootloaders (CBoot, UEFI), Linux kernel configuration, device tree development and device driver integration
• Experience supporting hardware bring-up, platform integration and system validation activities
• Background in one or more of the following:
• Embedded Linux
• Embedded software development using C and/or C++
• Arm-based processors
• FPGA-based systems
• Real time operating systems (RTOS), particularly ThreadX or vxWorks
• Embedded systems interfaces such as I2C, SPI, CAN, Ethernet, etc.
• Docker and containerized deployment environments
• OTA update solutions such as Mender, RAUC, or SWUpdate
• Experience in any of the following areas:
• Python for scripting and automation
• Video or image processing
• Tracking and detection algorithms
• Avionics and/or defense applications
• Development of software for complex electronic and FPGA-based systems.
• Automated software test methodologies tailored to embedded systems
• Software development using simulation and/or emulation environments
• Experience with “tools of the trade” such as IDEs/editors, compilation toolchains and source control management systems
• Experience with design patterns and architectures for complex embedded software
• Windows and Linux host development environments
• Agile software development methodologies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience leading technical aspects of software development projects
Proficiency in the local language (spoken and written) is required where necessary to effectively perform the responsibilities of the role, collaborate with employees and stakeholders, and support business operations within the local market.
Education and Experiences Requirements
Requires strong knowledge of job area
Typically viewed as having a specialty within discipline. May have broad knowledge of project management.
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
*This posting is for a current vacancy. In the province of Ontario, Canada, the pay range for this position will be $102000- $152000
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