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Lead, Software Engineer

Carlsbad, California

Job ID 10034
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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.

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: Lead, Software Engineer
Job Code: 10034
Job Location: Carlsbad, CA
Work Schedule 9x80

Job Description: 
We're looking for a candidate with embedded software development experience, preferably with software defined radios. The ideal candidate will be someone with previous Link 16 experience capable of working on complex real-time embedded software both inside and outside of a classified lab environment.  A Secret clearance is required for this position.


Essential Functions: 
•    Developing and tracking software development schedule, assigning tasks and managing cost accounts
•    Interfacing and coordinating with all engineering development disciplines, project engineering, program management
•    Oversees formal design and reviews, prepare and present technical briefings, report project status
•    Hands-on leadership in the development and evaluation of interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system
•    Lead and contribute to all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and formal testing
•    Develop software procedures, and other relevant technical documentation
•    Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and fix defects

•    Secret Clearance is required


Basic Qualifications:
•  Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, or related field and 10+ years of Software Engineering experience
•    10+ years of experience developing software applications with an object-oriented programming language
•    Experience with high performance and multi-threaded programming
•    Demonstrated ability leading small to medium sized software development teams through all phases of the software development lifecycle
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills
•    Advanced proficiency with C/C++
•    Experience developing for software defined radios
•    Experience developing Linux kernels/device drivers
•    Experience with hands-on software development and troubleshooting on embedded targets
•    Experience in embedded systems design
•    Knowledge of networking protocols (IP, UDP, TCP, etc)
•    Experience working with the Link 16 Waveform

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $129,500 - $240,500. 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.

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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