Senior Systems Engineer Defense Software Lead

Jobtome; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a highly motivated Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer to support design, development, integration, and delivery of advanced defense software solutions. The role requires leading technical efforts across the full software development lifecycle, collaborating with customers, and building secure, scalable systems in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include end-to-end software development, interface with customers, and driving modernization efforts across Linux

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field with 6+ years of defense/aerospace experience.
• Graduate degree and 4+ years of related experience; or 10+ years of related experience in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end software development efforts including architecture, design, implementation, testing, documentation, and delivery.
• Coordinate with customers, manage schedules, and align deliverables with evolving requirements.
• Develop scalable authentication and authorization solutions to enforce access controls.

Skills

Security clearance

Linux

Jira

Confluence

DOORS

Unit testing

Documentation

Customer interfacing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

ELINT databases EPL CED EWIR MIDB

Job description

L3Harris is seeking a highly motivated Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer to support design, development, integration, and delivery of advanced defense software solutions. The role requires leading technical efforts across the full software development lifecycle, collaborating with customers, and building secure, scalable systems in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include end-to-end software development, interface with customers, and driving modernization efforts across Linux