Scientist, Software Engineering-Chief Engineer
Phoenix, Arizona; St. Petersburg, Florida; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Job ID 12741Overview
On the L3Harris team, your job is to secure the world. We don’t work here just for the advanced technology and equipment: We work here because we know what – and who – we’re protecting. From families to the intelligence community, and from our climate to our men and women in uniform – we’re making the world a safer place. Working in Software with L3Harris you'll join our team of qualified, diverse individuals and work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, global scope, and a collaborative team setting.
- Full Time
- Level: Experienced
- Location: On Site
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L3Harris Work Perks
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Health
- Medical with a High Deductible and traditional PPO plan options, as well as, vision and a full array of supplemental health benefits
- A doctors' service to help with referrals and second opinions for you, your family, and parents
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Family
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave for moms and dads
- Fertility treatment
- Subsidized backup childcare and eldercare
- Adoption assistance - $5,000 per adoption/$15,000 per employee
- Pet insurance
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Well-Being
- No cap to your PTO time (for exempt employees)
- Dress for your day - wear what works for you at work
- Legal plan for you, your family, and parents
- Discount platform
Job Description
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: Scientist, Software Engineering-Chief Engineer
Job Code: 12741
Job Location: Phoenix, AZ/ St Pete, FL/ Grand Rapids, MI (relocation can be provided for those that qualify)
Schedule: 9/80 reg with every other Friday off
Overview: L3Harris is actively seeking a highly skilled Software Engineering Scientist to join our dynamic and fast-paced environment. This pivotal role requires an individual who possesses a robust ability to collaborate with diverse functions and teams, providing substantial support to our software engineering endeavors. The ideal candidate will be recognized as an authoritative figure and specialist in various domains of software development, with the capacity to oversee and execute project initiatives. We are looking for a professional who is adept at developing or advocating for innovative systems, concepts, or technologies, and whose strategic recommendations have a direct influence on achieving comprehensive business or functional objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a distinguished thought leader and subject matter expert in multiple facets of Avionics hardware and software.
- Deliver compelling presentations to clients, catering to both high-level overviews and detailed technical discussions of our product offerings, including Surveillance, Recorders, and Displays.
- Demonstrate profound expertise in DO-178, ensuring compliance with industry standards through a thorough comprehension of the requisite criteria.
- Possess a practical understanding of DO-254 hardware design and the application of new software to leverage these designs.
- Represent L3Harris CAS at industry gatherings, symposiums, and conferences.
- Provide mentorship to individual contributors, fostering the development of talent and expertise within the organization.
- Lead and guide small project teams from Technology Readiness Level (TRL) to customer-ready production releases.
Qualifications:
- Mastery of embedded software development within the Avionics sector, particularly in supporting surveillance products throughout their lifecycle.
- Recognition as an expert in the Avionics software domain by colleagues within and external to the organization.
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience, or
- Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience, or
- A minimum of 16 years of prior related experience in lieu of a formal degree.
- Must be a US Citizen of Green Card holder
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Current or former pilot experience.
- Expertise across various software disciplines, including but not limited to security, reliability, and Real-time Operating Systems (RTOS) from different providers.
- Experience with cybersecurity development processes and methods.
- Basic financial acumen with the ability to discern how operational changes can enhance profitability.
- Independent work ethic, following verbal or written instructions with minimal supervision.
- Exceptional organizational skills: disciplined approach to prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and managing concurrent responsibilities.
- Proven initiative, removing obstacles proactively and utilizing resources effectively to ensure successful outcomes.
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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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