Lead Software Engineering

L3Harris

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Work type: On-site
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Posted: 11 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 46 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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The Lead, Software Engineering joins the Space Systems team to develop and enhance software solutions supporting strategic organizational objectives. This hands-on role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary engineering team to design, implement, and maintain software for the integration, test, verification, and operational readiness of deliverable products. The engineer participates in the full software development lifecycle, defining requirements and troubleshooting defects to ensure reliable performance in complex, mission-critical environments. Key technologies include C++, C, XML, and Python across Windows and Linux platforms. Candidates should possess skills in DevOps processes, automation, and AI-enabled development tools. Additional competencies include experience with SQL, NoSQL, and hardware interfaces like PCIe and RS232, alongside knowledge of Agile methodologies and UML diagrams to solve technical problems in space hardware test methodologies.

Skills

C++ Python C XML Linux Windows DevOps Docker Jenkins CMake Git Bitbucket SQL NoSQL Elasticsearch Agile Scrum UML PCIe 1553 RS232 FPGAs SDLC

What you'll do

Participate in the full software development lifecycle to create solutions for integrating and testing complex hardware.
Define, document, and refine software requirements and designs based on mission needs.
Design, implement, review, and test software using C++, C, XML, and Python on Windows and Linux.
Support hardware integration by troubleshooting software, resolving defects, and improving performance.
Apply software engineering best practices and DevOps processes to deliver reliable and maintainable solutions.
Leverage automation and AI-enabled development tools to improve productivity and software reliability.

What we're looking for

Must be a U.S. citizen to meet security clearance eligibility.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required.
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
Minimum of 13 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
1+ year of experience in one or more programming languages such as C++, Python, or similar.
Experience with space hardware test methodologies and operations (preferred).
Experience with Atlassian tools, Agile methodologies, and DevOps technologies (preferred).

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