Lead, Software Engineer Tactical Data Link

Job Title: Lead Software Engineering (Tactical Data Link)
Job Code: 33378
Job Location: San Diego or Carlsbad California
Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)

Job Description:
We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to lead software development efforts in our Tactical Data Link (TDL) Support Software product line. This candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping technical strategies mentoring the engineering team and architecting future enhancements to TDL Support Software applications.
This role involves developing long-term technical visions to extend the design for future products and systems. The position requires onsite work and an active DoD Secret clearance.

Essential Functions:
Lead and Architect software development for Windows/Linux software applications using C/C.
Develop in multi-threaded codebases that handle multiple socket connections.
Create software based on Interface Control or Specification Documents.
Establish coding standards design patterns and automated analysis/testing pipelines that enforce memory safety.
Guide the adoption of modern programming practices tools and frameworks..
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (systems engineering cybersecurity testing and integration) to ensure requirements traceability and compliance.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the software engineering team fostering a culture of secure modern and maintainable code.
Actively participate in technical conversations across L3Harris to help develop/recommend strategies and articulate a forward-looking vision to extend the design for TDL Support Products.
Serve as the primary technical interface with stakeholders government customers and leadership on compliance progress and risk mitigation.
Strong communication skills with the ability to brief executives and government stakeholders on technical topics.
Strong knowledge in using both Linux and Windows operating systems (including command line) for daily software development tasks.
Solid understanding of software development processes (i.e. Waterfall Agile/SCRUM etc.)
Strong understanding with software configuration management tools (i.e. Git BitBucket JIRA Confluence Jenkins Artifactory etc.)
Availablilty to travel.

Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related lieu of a degree minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
9 years of professional experience in software engineering including at least 8 years in C/C application development.
Active DoD Secret clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:
Understanding of Tactical Data Links (e.g. Link 16 JREAP-C)
Proficiency with Makefiles and embedded build tools (e.g. cross-compilers linkers debuggers).
Continuous Integration & Development (CI/CD) experience.
Proficient in Groovy programming and experienced in working with Jenkins.
Familiar with C# and understands both Framework Core.
Experienced in using the DevExpress toolset for creating user interfaces.
4 years of leadership experience managing small-to-mid-sized software teams.
Familiarity with DoD software standards

In compliance with pay transparency requirements the salary range for this role in California is$135000 - 250500. 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.