Senior Software Engineer - Encryption (Clifton)

L3Harris•Clifton, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris Integrated Mission Systems is seeking a Software Engineer to help develop high-assurance encryption products. The role translates requirements into working, maintainable solutions for Integrated Systems and Encryption, applies technical proficiency across the software development life cycle, gathers requirements, and works with stakeholders to prioritize and scope tasks. As a key member of a Scrum team, the engineer will help shape product and infrastructure development direction and strategy. The position is onsite in Clifton, New Jersey, follows a 9/80 schedule, and involves about 20% travel.

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 at least 8 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 3 years of software design and development experience using C/C++.
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 another 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 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.
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, build prototypes, and evaluate results.
Participate in peer reviews and identify, track, and repair defects.
Implement software for embedded real-time operating systems, primarily using C/C++, Rust, and Python.