Lead Software Engineer

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer

Job Code: 35516

Job Location: Herndon VA (on-site)

Schedule: 9/80 Regular Schedule (Every other Friday off)

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse 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.

About L3Harris Technologies:

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space air land sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47000 employees with customers in more than 100 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The successful candidate will be based at our Herndon-VA office (onsite). We develop advanced sonar systems and support software that enables system control data acquisition and analysis. Work includes software requirements development software test and integration and both applicationlevel and embedded C/C development including Linuxbased GUI and system control work. The role also involves UI and embedded software development for equipment operating in diverse environments such as factory depot laboratory and shipboard settings.

In addition to technical contributions this position supports the daytoday activities of the Software Engineering Group by providing technical guidance assigning tasks participating in complex engineering efforts reviewing and approving formal documentation and estimating labor tools and other resources to meet budget and schedule commitments. A strong understanding of UI design on Windows and Linux platforms is preferred and additional hardwarerelated responsibilities may be assigned based on skill set.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and implement software using C/C and C#.
• Execute assigned projects and tasks involving software design documentation verification and validation for sonar systems.
• Perform technical reviews design analyses and the development and selection of hardware and missioncritical software.
• Modify and enhance existing software for operational systems or test facilities.
• Conduct analyses for computer hardware and software development or implementation; structure work to enable clear progress assessment.
• Provide independent validation and verification of design concepts and implementation approaches.
• Develop test and document software code and support integration into higherlevel assemblies as required.
• Perform software configuration management to ensure all code reflects the current version and revision level.
• Implement review and oversight procedures to evaluate design activities for compliance with customer requirements company standards engineering best practices and quality system procedures.
• Ensure assigned tasks meet technical schedule and quality requirements. Identify and report issues recommending corrective actions or alternatives when cost or schedule risks are identified.
• Prepare design review materials in support of SRR PDR CDR and other technical audits.
• Foster and maintain positive relationships with customers suppliers colleagues industry groups government agencies and the community.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Computer / Electrical or Electronics Engineering or equivalent and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related lieu of a degree minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• 5 years of experience designing and implement software in C/C C# languages.
• At least 2 years of experience in embedded software and user interface (UI) software development on Windows and Linux desktop platforms
• At least 2 years of practical knowledge of project management.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within the job area with comprehensive knowledge and skills in a specific technical discipline and a broad understanding of related functions.
• Professional experience in project management software metrics team leadership and EVMS.
• Ability to independently contribute to software requirements development software testing and integration and the creation of both applicationlevel and embedded C/C code on Windows-based and Linuxbased systems including GUI and systemcontrol development.
• Experience creating and presenting proposals including developing and reviewing cost estimates and proposal packages.
• Ability to present proposals and program execution status to internal executives program managers and customers.
• Contributions to the development of new technologies and processes including submitting ideas for IRAD efforts and supporting the execution of funded IRAD and Internal Order projects.
• Strong background in software development with the ability to prepare and deliver technical presentations to management and customers.
• Proven track record of successfully leading large project planning and development activities.

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Understanding of user interface (UI) elements tools and development techniques.
• Experience with Linux OS configuration including kernel modifications drivers and UBoot.
• Familiarity with multiple programming languages such as C/C C# VB Verilog Java and Structured Text/PLC.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and clearly communicate engineering plans and specifications with solid knowledge of engineering theory and design criteria.
• Excellent general computer skills and ability to quickly learn new hardware and software applications.
• Experience using and configuring networking equipment.
• Ability to write concise technical reports documenting findings.
• Strong humanrelations and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of Kafka or similar eventstreaming platforms.
• Experience with TCP and UDP socket networking.
• Linux development experience.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements the salary range for this role 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.