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L3Harris

Lead, Software Engineer

L3Harris, Sterling, Virginia, United States, 22170


Job Title: Lead, Software Engineer

Job Code: 18772

Job Location: Dulles, VA

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking to hire a Software Engineer with a desire to develop software applications and participate in the entire software development life cycle . This position will move to the L3Harris Herndon, VA location by approximately July 2025.

Essential Functions:

Lead/participate in the entire software development life cycle including software design, implementation, code reviews, integration and debugging for new products and existing ones.

Design and develop software utilizing C, Python, POSIX multi-tasking. Web application, AI/ML a plus

Experience debugging Embedded platforms from development through production

Experience with Linux and RTOS

Unit testing experience for Embedded C using modern technologies

DevOps and CI/CD experience

Work closely with System and test engineers throughout the software design/development life cycle

Document software design and participate in design and code reviews

Analyze results from simulation or real data to identify root causes and trends

Perform software/hardware integration during software development and unit testing

Use inter process communication and multi-threaded programming

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 6-9 years of experience or Master’s degree 4 - 7 years of experience in Computer Science or other related technical discipline. In lieu of degree, 10-13 years of software experience.

Active Secret Level Security Clearance

6 to 9 years of professional C/C++ software development experience

6 to 9 years of professional Python development

Education and/or background in satellite communications

C++ Unit test experience

Experience with UML documentation (sequence diagrams)

Experience with Linux systems

TCP/IP network programming; serial protocols; packet processing

Preferred Additional Skills:

Agile Software Development Experience

Experience with DevOps or DevSecOps

Strong problem-solving and software debugging skills

Ability to multitask across multiple projects/initiatives

Familiarity with configuration management processes and tools

Familiar with cryptography algorithms: AES, key management

FPGA VHDL

RTOS

Board support package development

TS/SCI eligible

In compliance with the equal pay act, the salary range for this role in $129,500.00 - $240,500.00. 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 Affirmative Action/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.