Lead IPTL Software Engineer, Optical Space Systems

L3Harris

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Work type: On-site
Location: Wilmington, MA
Salary: $135,000–$250,500 / yr
Posted: 80 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.

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TL;DR · Lead IPTL Software Engineer, Optical Space Systems

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Lead, IPTL Software Engineer (Optical Space Systems) leads a Software Integrated Product Team within the Space & Mission Systems Segment. This role involves leading the development, integration, and testing of flight software and Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) software for space-based EO/IR and optical payloads. The engineer provides technical leadership across the full software lifecycle, managing cost, schedule, and risk while overseeing software for payload command, telemetry, and test automation. Key responsibilities include coordinating with cross-functional teams and supporting verification across SIL/HIL and flatsat environments. Required skills include experience with embedded and real-time software, RTOS environments like VxWorks, and languages such as C/C++ and Python. The role solves complex technical problems regarding optical payload integration, hardware interfaces, and distributed messaging in space systems.

Skills

Embedded Software RTOS VxWorks FreeRTOS RTLinux QNX C C++ Python MATLAB Simulink TCP/IP UDP CAN RS422 I2C SPI UART Agile Scrum MBSE Cameo BSP Device Drivers Bootloaders

What you'll do

Lead the Software IPT responsible for flight software and EGSE software development for space payload programs.
Provide technical, cost, and schedule leadership across all phases of software development, integration, test, and delivery.
Lead software planning, architecture, execution, and staffing for embedded, real-time, and test software efforts.
Oversee development of software 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.
Lead risk management and 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, and Agile/Scrum activities.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of experience, Graduate Degree with 7+ years, or 13+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
7+ years of experience in embedded software development, system design, debugging, and integration on aerospace applications.
Professional experience in full system lifecycle including requirements flow down, design, development, test, and sell-off.
Professional experience with Agile methods, supplier management, and cross-functional execution.
Experience in an IPT or lead role overseeing team technical, cost, and schedule responsibilities.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance.
Active U.S. Security Clearance (preferred).
U.S. citizens.

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