Software Engineer (MES)
L3Harris
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This role pays more than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $145,000–$202,125 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $193k versus about $174k for comparable roles.
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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.
L3Harris currently has 864 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $106,500–$197,500 across 344 roles with salary data.
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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.
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