Senior Software Engineer - Encryption (Clifton)

L3Harris Technologies•Clifton, NJ

2d•$97,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris Integrated Mission Systems is seeking a Software Engineer to work on high-assurance encryption products. The role translates requirements into working, maintainable solutions for Integrated Systems & Encryption and applies technical proficiency across the software development life cycle. The engineer gathers requirements and works with stakeholders to prioritize and scope tasks. As a key member of a Scrum team, the engineer contributes to product and infrastructure development direction and strategy. The position is onsite in Clifton, New Jersey, and follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off. Travel is about 20%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 2 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 8 years of related experience.
At least 3 years of software design and development experience using C/C++ programming languages.
Active U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Object-oriented design and implementation experience, with exposure to software modeling and UML tools such as IBM Rhapsody or MagicDraw/Cameo.
Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python.
Familiarity with or expertise in Rust.
Experience developing embedded software systems.
Experience with Information Assurance and/or cryptography.
Experience with NSA Type 1 certification or other software certification such as DO-178.

Responsibilities

Investigate root causes of complex issues and implement solutions independently or with a multidisciplinary team.
Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles to develop software for target hardware.
Work with cross-functional engineering members to develop and evaluate hardware-software interfaces, operational performance requirements, and overall system design.
Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, hardware-software integration, and formal testing.
Develop software test plans, procedures, and other relevant technical documentation.
Use modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, prototype, and evaluate results.
Participate in peer reviews and identify, track, and repair defects.
Develop software using various languages, primarily C/C++, Rust, and Python, for embedded real-time operating systems.
Gather requirements and work with stakeholders to prioritize and scope tasks as part of a Scrum team.
Contribute to product and infrastructure development direction and strategy.
Travel about 20%.