Lead, Software Engineer (Minimum $10K Sign-On Bonus)

L3Harris•Herndon, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Lead with a proven background leading embedded software development execution on mission-critical systems. Responsibilities include guiding the adoption of RUST throughout embedded development, managing the integration or conversion of legacy software to RUST, providing best practices and architectural guidance for memory-safe usage of RUST, developing best practices and implementation guidance, and the translation of requirements into working and maintainable solutions. The selected candidate will apply technical proficiency across various stages of our SDLC, gather requirements, and work closely with stakeholders to prioritize and scope tasks. They will be a key team member on a Scrum team and instrumental in setting the direction and strategy for product and infrastructure development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science or related field and a minimum of 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.
At least 3 years of experience leading software development teams.
At least 5 years of experience with C\C++ development and object-oriented design.
Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing RUST software.
Experience developing embedded software systems.
Object-oriented design and implementation experience, with exposure to software modeling and UML tools such as IBM Rhapsody or MagicDraw/Cameo.
Experience developing device drivers and Board Support Packages for real-time embedded systems.
Experience with Information Assurance and/or cryptography.
Experience with NSA Type 1 certification or other SW certification such as DO-178.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Support engineering team members in embedded software application development specifically with RUST.
Lead the adoption and deployment of RUST and associated techniques, idioms, design patterns, and tooling throughout multiple product lines.
Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target hardware.
Work closely with cross-functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system.
Lead software development in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, hardware-software integration, and formal test.
Investigate root causes of complex issues, and implement solutions, working independently or with a multi-discipline team.
Develop software test plans and procedures, and other relevant technical documentation.
Utilize modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, prototype, and evaluate results.
Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and repair defects.
Utilize a variety of software languages (primarily RUST, C/C++, and Python developing code for embedded real-time operating systems (VxWorks, Linux, Integrity)).
Serve as the technical mentor and reviewer for more junior engineers.