Lead Software Engineer (LMES)- CAM

L3Harris Technologies; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Camden, NJ is looking for a Technical Lead Software Engineer to spearhead software development for cutting-edge defense technology. You will lead a software team, ensure quality assurance through the software development life cycle, and tackle complex problems that are crucial for national security.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in software development, project management, and embedded systems. L3Harris offers a competitive salary and valuable benefits like a relocation stipend and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship with an active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.
• 10+ years of experience debugging applications on simulated and target hardware.
• Experience with a real-time operating system (RTOS) such as Green Hills Integrity or VxWorks.

Responsibilities

• Lead a software development team and analyze requirements.
• Plan development, allocate budgets, and track team status.
• Support engineering team members as a subject-matter expert.

Skills

Project management

Object-oriented design

C++

Embedded software development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science

Tools

IBM Rhapsody

VxWorks

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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.

Technical Lead Software Engineer – LMES Level

Job Code: 40432
Job Location: Camden, NJ
Schedule: 9/80

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level and be a part of something truly extraordinary? Join our trailblazing team in the Philadelphia metro area, where you’ll dive into the thrilling world of high‑assurance encryption products and programs that are pivotal to national defense. Our rapidly expanding business is not just growing—it's exploding with opportunities for innovation and impact in network and tactical encryption products and systems. Apply now and embark on this exhilarating journey with us, shaping the future of defense technology!

Job Description: L3Harris Integrated Mission Systems is seeking a Technical Lead Software Engineer. Responsibilities include leading a software development team, analyzing requirements and translating them into working and maintainable solutions, planning development, allocating budgets and tasks, tracking team status, measuring team performance using EVMS techniques, and enforcing process across the entire SDLC.

Essential Functions

• Experience leading a software team/project with strong project management skills.
• Project planning, task definition, assignment, and performance monitoring.
• Object‑oriented design and implementation experience, including exposure to software modeling and UML tools such as IBM Rhapsody or MagicDraw/Cameo.
• Developing software utilizing modern C++ tools and standards.
• Support engineering team members as a subject‑matter expert in embedded software application development, providing guidance and direction to engineers.
• Investigate root cause of complex issues and implement solutions, working independently or with a multi‑discipline team.
• Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts in software development for target hardware.
• Work closely with cross‑functional engineering members to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and design overall system performance.
• Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, hardware–software integration, and formal testing.
• Develop software test plans and procedures, and other relevant technical documentation.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship with an active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience debugging applications on simulated and target hardware.
• Experience with a real‑time operating system (RTOS), such as Green Hills Integrity, VxWorks, or similar.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience with EVMS.
• Experience developing device drivers and board support packages for real‑time embedded systems.
• Experience with information assurance and/or cryptography, and NSA Type 1 certification or other SW certification such as DO‑178.
• Prior experience with Rust.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $125,000 – $205,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary; the final offer may vary based on experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including a relocation stipend, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, and company‑paid holidays. Specific programs may vary based on date of hire, schedule type, and collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants with respect and dignity, maintaining a workplace 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.

Many positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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