Lead, IPTL Software Engineer (Space Systems) : Sign-on bonus ($30K max)

L3Harris Technologies•Wilmington, MA

6d•$135,000 - $250,500•Onsite

About The Position

This role leads a Software Integrated Product Team (IPT) within L3Harris’s Space & Mission Systems Segment at the Wilmington, Massachusetts location. The team develops, integrates, and tests flight software and Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) software for space-based EO/IR and optical payloads. The role provides technical leadership throughout the software lifecycle, with responsibility for technical execution, cost, schedule, integration, and risk management. Work is on-site on a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 9 or more years of relevant experience; or a graduate degree with 7 or more years of relevant experience; or 13 or more years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 7 years of experience in embedded software development, system design, debugging, and integration on aerospace applications.
Professional experience across the full system lifecycle, including requirements flow down and allocation, design, development, testing, and sell-off.
Professional experience with Agile methods.
Experience in an IPT or lead role overseeing team technical, cost, and schedule responsibilities.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. security clearance.
PMP or Agile/Scrum certifications.
Experience with RTOS environments such as VxWorks, FreeRTOS, RTLinux, or QNX; simulators such as TSIM, VxSIM, SIMIC, or MATLAB Simulink; and C/C++, Python, or scripting languages.
Experience with embedded command and control of mechanisms such as shutters, motors, or gimbals; embedded controllers such as PIC, STM, or TMS; serial communications such as CAN, TCP/IP, or RS422; and distributed messaging such as TCP/UDP.
Knowledge of MBSE tools such as Cameo and wideband/narrowband telemetry and messaging.
Experience estimating large software programs for new business opportunities.
Experience developing software for microcontrollers with interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, or CAN.
Experience developing, customizing, and maintaining Board Support Packages (BSPs) for various hardware platforms.
Experience integrating BSP components, including bootloaders, device drivers, and operating systems.

Responsibilities

Lead the Software IPT responsible for flight software and EGSE software development for space payload programs.
Provide technical, cost, and schedule leadership across software development, integration, testing, and delivery.
Coordinate with Program Management, Systems Engineering, Electronics, FPGA, Integration & Test, and other cross-functional teams.
Lead software planning, architecture, execution, and staffing for embedded, real-time, and test software efforts.
Oversee software development for payload command and telemetry, mode control, hardware interfaces, and EGSE/test automation.
Ensure program deliverables are met through technical oversight, schedule management, cost tracking, and EVMS reporting where applicable.
Lead risk management and root cause corrective action (RCCA) activities for software and integration issues.
Support software verification across SIL/HIL, bench, flatsat, and payload-level integration environments.
Lead or participate in technical reviews, Independent Review Teams (IRT), and Agile/Scrum activities as needed.

Benefits

Health insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
Relocation assistance for qualified applicants
Sign-on bonus of up to $30,000 may be included as part of an offer package for this level