Software Engineer (Senior Member) - Rust

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Camden, NJ, is seeking a Senior Rust Software Architect and Technical Lead to advance next-generation systems and grow Rust expertise across the organization.

This role combines hands-on technical leadership, software architecture, and mentorship to help programs adopt Rust effectively, reduce ramp-up time, and align our capabilities with evolving customer requirements. A US Secret Security Clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of related experience can substitute for a degree.
• 2+ years of Rust production software experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and review architectures for next-gen Rust systems.
• Guide teams in applying Rust, reducing learning curves.
• Mentor engineers through reviews, workshops and code reviews.
• Develop reusable patterns, guidelines, and reference implementations.
• Evaluate designs, identify gaps and risks early.
• Provide technical input on Rust-based proposals and architectures.
• Translate customer needs into practical software designs.
• Recommend tools and practices to scale Rust adoption.
• Mentor engineers to build proficiency in Rust.

Skills

Rust architecture

Software leadership

Mentoring engineers

Architectural design

Customer alignment

Development practices

Technical workshops

Risk assessment

Rust programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Graduate Degree (4+ years)

In lieu of a degree, 10+ years of experience

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: Sr. Member Engineering Staff (Software Engineer - Rust)

Job Code: 46502

Job Location: Camden, NJ (On-Site)

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

Position is to be based in the historic L3Harris Camden Waterfront Campus!

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Rust Software Architect and Technical Lead to advance our next-generation systems and grow Rust expertise across the organization. This role combines hands-on technical leadership, software architecture, and mentorship to help programs adopt Rust effectively, reduce ramp-up time, and establish a strong foundation for future development. The successful candidate will guide architectural decisions early in the development lifecycle, identify design gaps, and help align our technical capabilities with evolving customer requirements. As Rust becomes increasingly important across current and anticipated contracts, this position will serve as a strategic resource for both active programs and new business opportunities.

Essential Functions

• Lead Rust architecture and development: Define and review software architectures for next-generation systems, emphasizing reliability, maintainability, and performance.
  
• Accelerate program adoption: Guide teams in applying Rust effectively, reducing learning curves and helping programs avoid common implementation pitfalls.
  
• Build organizational expertise: Mentor engineers through design reviews, code reviews, technical workshops, and hands-on collaboration.
  
• Establish development practices: Develop reusable architectural patterns, coding guidelines, and reference implementations that support consistent Rust adoption across programs.
  
• Strengthen early-stage designs: Evaluate architectural approaches, identify technical gaps and risks, and recommend improvements before they become costly development issues.
  
• Support proposals and future programs: Provide technical input on Rust-based solutions, including architecture, feasibility, development approach, and technical risk.
  
• Align solutions with customer needs: Collaborate with program leadership and engineering teams to translate customer requirements into practical software designs.
  
• Shape the technology roadmap: Recommend tools, practices, and capability investments that prepare the organization for expanding Rust requirements.
  
• Mentor and assist engineers build proficiency in Rust.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
  
• 2+ years of experience developing RUST software for production systems with a deep understanding of the language.
• At least 2 years of experience in Rust and its core concepts, and ability to architect Rust software solutions.
  

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience introducing Rust into an established engineering organization or development environment.
  
• Experience developing reusable software components, frameworks, or architectural guidance.
  
• Experience supporting technical proposals or customer-facing architecture discussions.
  
• Experience integrating Rust with existing software systems and development workflows.
  

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $118,306 - $224,575. 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.

#LI-IK

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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