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Job Title: Scientist, Software Engineer

Job Code: 36491

Job Location: Chantilly, VA or Colorado Springs, CO

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies invites applications for a Chief Software Engineer (L6) within our Space Domain portfolio at the forefront of national defense and satellite command & control. In this role, you will set the technical vision and drive enterprise-grade software and systems solutions for next-generation space operations. You will mentor teams, influence program direction, lead technology decisions, and ensure excellence in the delivery of secure, reliable, and scalable software that impacts critical missions.

Essential Functions:

• Technical Leadership: Serve as the primary technical authority, architect, and decision-maker for large-scale space domain software programs. Shape the strategy and direction for software development spanning web, desktop, and distributed solutions.
• Enterprise Integration: Engineer and integrate cutting-edge capabilities, seamlessly merging legacy and emerging technologies to deliver robust mission solutions across complex government and DoD environments.
• Agile & DevSecOps Mastery: Establish best-in-class Agile development and DevSecOps practices at the organizational level. Set technical standards for continuous integration, automated testing, deployment, and site reliability.
• Mentorship & Talent Development: Champion a culture of technical excellence. Lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams—including principal engineers and junior staff—building future leaders and subject matter experts.
• Innovation & Evolution: Guide the adoption of new architectures, frameworks, and industry advancements. Lead root cause analysis and drive system advancements aligned with security, compliance, and business needs.
• Mission Assurance: Oversee full life cycle development, rigorous software testing, troubleshooting, deploying updates, and sustaining high-availability satellite C2 environments.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Interface with internal and external stakeholders, from customers to program management, effectively communicating complex solutions and advocating for customer mission success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Demonstrated technical leadership and software architecture experience in mission-critical or large-scale government systems.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, and C# across the entire software development lifecycle in secure, distributed environments.
• Deep expertise in Agile and DevSecOps methodologies with proven experience leading Scrum-driven teams and implementing CI/CD pipelines.
• Expertise in software integration, testing, and deployment, including use of Docker for containerization.
• Extensive experience in software quality assurance, configuration management, and platform security.
• History of successful technical mentorship and cross-functional, multi-site team leadership.
• Experience with space domain systems
• Active SCI clearance.
• Expertise in Space Domain Systems (Space situational awareness, OpsC2, satellite ground segment technologies, etc.).
• Expertise in Spring Boot, ActiveMQ, Astro UXDS, and modern messaging/data frameworks.
• Advanced algorithm development and data management experience.
• Proven capability in multi-development baseline management and integration across diverse partners.
• Deep experience collaborating with stakeholders in multi-company, geographically distributed environments.

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 $161,500 - $300,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New  York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $140,500 - $261,500. 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.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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.

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.

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