L3Harris Technologies · 16 hours ago
Lead, Software Engineer (LMES)
L3Harris Technologies is a leader in the defense industry, dedicated to providing innovative technology solutions. The Technical Lead Software Engineer will lead a software development team, analyze requirements, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions for national defense applications.
CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security
Responsibilities
Experience leading a Software Team / Project, strong project management skills
Project planning, task definition and assignment; performance monitoring
Object-oriented design and implementation experience, with exposure to software modeling and UML tools such as IBM Rhapsody or MagicDraw/Cameo
Developing Software utilizing Modern C++ tools and standards
Support the engineering team members as a subject matter expert in embedded software application development, through guidance and direction to one or more software engineers
Investigate root cause of complex issues, and implement solutions, working independently or with a multi-discipline team
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
Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, hardware-software integration, and formal test
Develop software test plans and procedures, and other relevant technical documentation
Qualification
Required
U.S. citizenship with an Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
10+ years of experience debugging applications on simulated and target hardware
Usage of a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS), such as Green Hills Integrity, VxWorks, or similar
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience leading a Software Team / Project, strong project management skills
Project planning, task definition and assignment; performance monitoring
Object-oriented design and implementation experience, with exposure to software modeling and UML tools such as IBM Rhapsody or MagicDraw/Cameo
Developing Software utilizing Modern C++ tools and standards
Support the engineering team members as a subject matter expert in embedded software application development, through guidance and direction to one or more software engineers
Investigate root cause of complex issues, and implement solutions, working independently or with a multi-discipline team
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
Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, hardware-software integration, and formal test
Develop software test plans and procedures, and other relevant technical documentation
Preferred
Experience with EVMS
Project planning, task definition and assignment; performance monitoring
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
Prior RUST experience
Benefits
Relocation stipend
401(k)
EAP
Company-paid holidays
Company
L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.25B2024-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO
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