Lead IPTL Software Engineer, Space Systems

L3Harris

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Location
Wilmington, MA
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$135,000–$250,500 / yr
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2 days ago
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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, Space Systems

The Lead, IPTL Software Engineer (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 execution, cost, schedule, and risk. Key responsibilities include overseeing software for payload command, telemetry, mode control, and hardware interfaces while supporting verification across SIL/HIL and flatsat environments. Required skills include embedded software development, system design, and Agile methods. Preferred technical proficiencies include C/C++, Python, VxWorks, FreeRTOS, MATLAB Simulink, and experience with serial communications like CAN and TCP/IP for microcontrollers and distributed messaging.

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, telemetry, mode control, hardware interfaces, and test automation.
  • Ensure program deliverables are met through technical oversight, schedule management, cost tracking, and EVMS reporting.
  • Lead risk management and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities for software and integration issues.
  • Support software verification across SIL/HIL, bench, flatsat, and payload-level integration environments.
  • Lead technical reviews, Independent Review Teams (IRT), and Agile/Scrum activities as needed.

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.
  • 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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