Lead, SoftwareSecurity Validation Engineer (Crypto)

Carlsbad, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 132000 - 245000

Posted on: 23-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Lead Software/Security Validation Engineer (Crypto)

Job Code: 30003

Job Location: Carlsbad CA

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

Responsible for research design and development of computer software systems in conjunction with hardware product development. Primarily responsible for the design and development of infrastructure to integrate validate and certify cryptographic products. Participates in all phases of the development life cycle including requirements analysis design implementation integration and test. Applies computer science engineering and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target application. Works 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. Develops software test procedures test plans automated testing software and related documentation. Contributes to determining estimating and validating the cost and scope of software efforts to ensure software performed meets program cost schedule and technical constraints.A Secret Clearance is required for this position.

Essential Functions:

Develop and perform system validation test and qualificaiton as part of an agile multidisciplinary development team
Embedded systems software engineering in test
Embedded or applications developer
System infrastructure development; scripting automation data visualization & dashboarding

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related lieu of a degree minimum of 12 years of prior related experience.
Secret security Clearance required

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience using C C or Python 3.0
Previous experience with Object Oriented Programming
Previous experience with embedded systems debuggers memory maps multi-processor/FPGA designs.
Ability to pick up new software frameworks and APIs
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Excellent software design problem solving and debugging skills
Experience with or desire to learn Linux
Ability to travel up to 10%
Experience with developing software monitoring and embedded software to validate requirements and provide sufficient test coverage
Familiarity with configuration management tools (git) development tools (Eclipse Visual Studio etc.) and agile development methodologies
Experience with light-weight deployable test infrastructures
Knowledge of TCP/IP network fundamentals is a plus

In compliance with pay transparency requirements the salary range for this role in California Massachusetts New Jersey Washington and the Greater D.C Denver or NYC areas is$132000 - $245000. The salary range for this role in Colorado state Hawaii Illinois Maryland Minnesota New York state and Vermont is$115000 - $213000. 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.

Job Title: Lead Software/Security Validation Engineer (Crypto)Job Code: 30003Job Location: Carlsbad CAJob Schedule: 9/80Job Description:Responsible for research design and development of computer software systems in conjunction with hardware product development. Primarily responsible for the design ...