Lead, Software Engineer (Minimum $10K Sign-On Bonus)

L3Harris Technologies; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, located in Herndon, VA, seeks a Lead Software Engineer - Embedded Software to drive Rust adoption on mission-critical embedded systems. You will lead teams, set best practices, and guide software across the SDLC on multi-domain platforms.

The role requires 9+ years in software, 3+ years of leadership, and strong C/C++ with Rust experience. On-site work with 9/80 schedule; travel <10% for onboarding and scrum activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science or related field; 9+ years experience, or graduate degree with 7+ years, or 13+ years without a degree.
• At least 3 years of experience leading software development teams.
• At least 5 years of experience with C/C++ development and OO design.

Responsibilities

• Lead embedded software development across multiple product lines and product teams.
• Guide adoption of Rust and related patterns, idioms, and tooling.
• Translate requirements into working, maintainable software and architecture.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems teams on interfaces and performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in peer reviews.
• Develop software test plans and documentation; support SDLC activities.

Skills

Rust

Embedded software

C/C++

Leadership

Software architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer/electrical engineering or CS

Graduate degree (7+ years)

13 years experience without degree

Tools

Rhapsody

MagicDraw/Cameo

VxWorks

Linux

Integrity

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.

Job Title

Lead, Software Engineer - Embedded Software

Job Code

40033

Job Location

Herndon, VA (on-site)

Schedule

9/80 Regular Schedule (Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off)

Minimum $10,000 Sign-on for candidates with RUST experience

Job Description

L3Harris is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Lead with proven background leading embedded software development execution on mission-critical systems. Responsibilities include guiding adoption of RUST throughout the embedded development, managing integration or conversion of legacy software to RUST, providing best practices and architectural guidance for memory-safe usage of RUST, developing best practices and implementation guidance, and the translation of requirements into working and maintainable solutions. The selected candidate will apply technical proficiency across various stages of our SDLC, gather requirements, and work closely with stakeholders to prioritize and scope tasks, and will be a key team member on a Scrum team and will be instrumental in setting our direction and strategy for product and infrastructure development.

Essential Functions

• Support the engineering team members in embedded software application development specifically with RUST.
• Lead the adoption and deployment of RUST and associated techniques, idioms, design patterns, and tooling throughout multiple product lines.
• Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target hardware.
• Work closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system.
• Lead software development in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, hardware-software integration, and formal test.
• Investigate root causes of complex issues, and implement solutions, working independently or with a multi-discipline team.
• Develop software test plans and procedures, and other relevant technical documentation.
• Utilize modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, prototype, and evaluate results.
• Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and repair defects.
• Utilize a variety of software languages (primarily RUST, C/C++, and Python developing code for embedded real time operating systems (VxWorks, Linux, Integrity)).
• Serve as the technical mentor and reviewer for more junior engineers.

Ability to travel < 10% to another L3Harris location for onboarding, integration or scrum.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science or related field and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• At least 3 years of experience leading software development teams.
• At least 5 years of experience with C\C++ development and object-oriented design.
• Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience developing RUST software.
• Experience developing embedded software systems.
• Object-oriented design and implementation experience, with exposure to software modeling and UML tools such as IBM Rhapsody or MagicDraw/Cameo.
• Experience developing device drivers and Board Support Packages for real-time embedded systems.
• Experience with Information Assurance and/or cryptography.
• Experience with NSA Type 1 certification or other SW certification such as DO-178.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $135,000 MIN - $230,000 MAX. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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