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Sr Specialist, Software Systems/Security Engineer (Crypto)

Carlsbad, California

Job ID 13885
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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 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Title: Sr Specialist, Software Systems/Security Engineer (Crypto)

Job Code: 13885

Job Location: Carlsbad, CA

Work Schedule: 9x80

Job Description:

The Sr. Specialist, Software Systems/Security engineer is primarily responsible for the design and development of software test for a variety of embedded high-assurance software applications. An Active Secret Security Clearance is required.

Essential Functions:

  • Responsible for research, design, and development of computer software systems, in conjunction with hardware product development.
  • 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.
  • 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 test procedures, programs, and related documentation.
  • Contributes to determining, estimating, and validating the cost and scope of efforts to ensure product meets program cost, schedule, and technical constraints.
  • Be a part of an agile multidisciplinary development team

The sucessful candidate will have he following background:

  • Embedded systems software engineering
  • Embedded or applications developer
  • System infrastructure development; scripting, automation, data visualization & dashboarding

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
  • Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience using C or C++ in embedded products
  • Previous experience with Object Oriented Programming
  • 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%
  • Previous experience using python
  • Experience with developing software monitoring and embedded software
  • Familiarity with configuration management tools (Perforce), development tools (Eclipse, Visual Studio, etc.), and agile development methodologies
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP network fundamentals is a plus
  • Security Clearance - Secret or Top Secret

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $102,000 - $190,000. 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.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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.

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