Senior Rust Software Developer

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
Camden, NJ
Salary
$125,000–$195,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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This role $160k
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About L3Harris

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 470 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Rust Software Developer

As a Senior Rust Software Developer within the Integrated Mission Systems team, you will guide the adoption of Rust across embedded development and manage the conversion of legacy software to memory-safe systems. You will be responsible for translating requirements into maintainable solutions for C5 and Cyber Solution Centers while providing architectural guidance and best practices for the engineering team. Your daily work involves participating in Scrum cycles, performing root cause analysis, developing test plans, and collaborating with cross-functional members to evaluate hardware-software interfaces. The role requires proficiency in Rust, C/C++, and Python, alongside experience with embedded systems, device drivers, and board support packages. You will solve complex technical problems related to mission-critical infrastructure by applying computer science principles and mathematical analysis to ensure robust performance for high-stakes defense technology applications.

What you'll do

  • Lead the adoption of Rust and associated design patterns across multiple product lines.
  • Manage the integration and conversion of legacy software from C/C++ to Rust.
  • Provide architectural guidance and best practices for memory-safe Rust programming.
  • Translate complex requirements into maintainable software solutions for C5 and Cyber centers.
  • Develop embedded software applications using Rust, C/C++, and Python.
  • Conduct root cause analysis to resolve complex technical issues independently or with a team.
  • Create software test plans, procedures, and relevant technical documentation.
  • Participate in peer reviews to identify, track, and repair software defects.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship and an active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance are required.
  • A Bachelor's degree and 6 years of experience, a Graduate degree and 4 years of experience, or 10 years of experience without a degree.
  • At least 3 years of experience developing Rust software for production systems with a deep understanding of the language.
  • Experience with C/C++ development.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience converting C/C++ code to Rust (preferred).
  • Experience developing Rust software or general embedded systems (preferred).
  • Experience with object-oriented design, UML tools, device drivers, cryptography, or specific certifications like NSA Type 1 or DO-178 (preferred).

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