Lead, Software Engineer - Tactical Data Link

L3HHCM20•Carlsbad, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to lead software development efforts in our Tactical Data Link (TDL) Support Software product line. This candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping technical strategies, mentoring the engineering team, and architecting future enhancements to TDL Support Software applications.This role involves developing long-term technical visions to extend the design for future products and systems. The position requires onsite work and an active DoD Secret clearance.

Requirements

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.
9+ years of professional experience in software engineering, including at least 8 years in C/C++ application development.
Active DoD Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Tactical Data Links (e.g., Link 16, JREAP-C)
Proficiency with Makefiles and embedded build tools (e.g., cross-compilers, linkers, debuggers).
Continuous Integration & Development (CI/CD) experience.
Proficient in Groovy programming and experienced in working with Jenkins.
Familiar with C# and understands both the .NET Framework and .NET Core.
Experienced in using the DevExpress toolset for creating user interfaces.
4 years of leadership experience managing small-to-mid-sized software teams.
Familiarity with DoD software standards

Responsibilities

Lead and Architect software development for Windows/Linux software applications using C/C++.
Develop in multi-threaded codebases that handle multiple socket connections.
Create software based on Interface Control or Specification Documents.
Establish coding standards, design patterns, and automated analysis/testing pipelines that enforce memory safety.
Guide the adoption of modern programming practices, tools, and frameworks..
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (systems engineering, cybersecurity, testing, and integration) to ensure requirements traceability and compliance.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the software engineering team, fostering a culture of secure, modern, and maintainable code.
Actively participate in technical conversations across L3Harris to help develop/recommend strategies and articulate a forward-looking vision to extend the design for TDL Support Products.
Serve as the primary technical interface with stakeholders, government customers, and leadership on compliance progress and risk mitigation.
Strong communication skills with the ability to brief executives and government stakeholders on technical topics.
Strong knowledge in using both Linux and Windows operating systems (including command line) for daily software development tasks.
Solid understanding of software development processes (i.e. Waterfall, Agile/SCRUM, etc.)
Strong understanding with software configuration management tools (i.e. Git, BitBucket, JIRA, Confluence, Jenkins, Artifactory etc.)
Availablilty to travel.