Specialist, Software Engineering

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Job Title: Specialist, Software Engineering
Job Location: Montreal, QC
Job Code: 47605
Job Schedule: Day Shift
Compensation Range: Between $75,000 -$125,000 CDN annually
Essential Functions:
Design, develop, and maintain Human-Machine Interface (HMI) software components using modern C++.
Contribute to the modernization and evolution of existing HMI IPMS solutions currently based on legacy C++ MFC technologies.
Participate in software architecture discussions, technical design activities, and peer code reviews related to HMI application development.
Develop clean, maintainable, efficient, and reusable software following established software engineering best practices.
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects, integration issues, and system-level problems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Systems Engineering, Integration & Test, Quality Assurance, and Product stakeholders.
Support software integration, validation, and testing activities.
Adapt quickly to changing project requirements and evolving priorities within a dynamic development environment.
Work effectively in situations involving changing requirements, evolving priorities and occasionally incomplete technical information.
Contribute to technical decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives within the software team.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. Equivalent practical experience may also be considered.
Minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience.
Strong proficiency in modern C++ development.
Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, software architecture, and software design principles.
Experience working on large and complex software systems.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with continuously changing priorities.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and contribute to technical decision-making.
Strong communication and collaboration skills within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Bilingualism (French and English) is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience modernizing or refactoring legacy software applications.
Familiarity with distributed systems and client/server architectures.
Experience working in Agile software development environments, including iterative development, sprint planning, and collaborative team workflows.
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices.
Experience with Qt framework (QML, Qt Creator, signal/slop architecture) is considered en asset.
Experience working in mission-critical, defense, aerospace, naval, or regulated environments is considered an asset.
Eligibility Criteria:
Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance;
Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
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This job is for an existing vacancy
At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. 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. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.
L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.
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