Scientist, Software Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Specialist, Software Engineer to lead software development across the full lifecycle. You will provide technical leadership, align with program objectives, and ensure delivery within cost, schedule and quality constraints.

The role emphasizes expertise in embedded real-time software, software requirements development and collaborative problem-solving in a cross-functional environment. Salary ranges and benefits reflect California practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in CS/engineering with substantial relevant experience.
• Graduate degree accepted with significant related work.
• Experience in embedded, real-time software or safety-critical apps.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software engineers across full lifecycle.
• Provide technical direction for architecture, design, coding, integration, and tests.
• Ensure compliance with requirements, quality and schedule.
• Decompose system requirements into tasks and drive execution.
• Coordinate with systems engineering, test, quality, cybersecurity, and PM teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.
• Contribute to proposals, estimates and technical planning.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Embedded systems

RTOS

CI/CD

Agile development

Documentation

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Graduate Degree in related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD tooling

Jenkins

RTOS development tools

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: Specialist, Software Engineer

Job Code: 43989

Job Location: Carlsbad, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description

The Software Lead is responsible for leading software development activities across the full lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture, design, implementation, integration, verification, and release support. This role provides technical leadership to the software team, ensures alignment with program objectives, and supports execution within cost, schedule, and quality constraints.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software engineers in the development and sustainment of software products.
• Provide technical direction for software architecture, design, coding, integration, and test activities.
• Ensure software development complies with applicable program, customer, and quality requirements.
• Drive decomposition of system and software requirements into implementable software tasks.
• Support planning, estimation, risk management, and execution of software work products.
• Coordinate with systems engineering, test, quality, cybersecurity, and program management teams.
• Conduct peer reviews, technical reviews, and status assessments of software products.
• Support root cause analysis and resolution of software defects and integration issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote software engineering best practices.
• Contribute to proposal efforts, basis of estimates, and technical planning as needed.

Basic Qualifications (Minimum)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in embedded systems, real-time software, or safety-/mission-critical applications.
• Experience with software requirements development and traceability.
• Familiarity with configuration management, code reviews, CI/CD, and automated testing.
• Experience with C, C++, Python, or other relevant programming languages.
• Experience with Agile, iterative, or hybrid development processes.
• Familiarity with regulated or standards-based development environments.
• Experience with the Link 16 waveform and software defined radios.
• Continuous Integration & Development (CI/CD) experience.
• Significant experience in software engineering, including design, development, integration, and test.
• Experience leading software teams or serving as a technical lead.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

Leadership Expectations

• Provides day-to-day technical leadership for assigned software scope.
• Balances technical execution with program schedule and cost objectives.
• Identifies risks early and drives issue resolution.
• Builds collaboration across engineering disciplines and stakeholders.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $161,500 - $300,500. 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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