Senior Software Engineer, Rust

L3Harris

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On-site
Location
Camden, NJ
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$118,306–$224,575 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
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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 877 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $106,500–$197,500 across 350 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer, Rust

Software Engineer (Senior Member) - Rust joins the engineering team to serve as a Senior Rust Software Architect and Technical Lead. This role focuses on advancing next-generation systems by defining software architectures that prioritize reliability, maintainability, and performance. The successful candidate will lead Rust development, mentor engineers through code reviews and workshops, and establish reusable architectural patterns and coding guidelines. Key responsibilities include identifying technical gaps in early-stage designs, supporting technical proposals, and aligning software designs with customer requirements. The position requires deep expertise in Rust for production systems, along with experience integrating Rust into established engineering organizations. This role solves the technical challenge of scaling Rust adoption across diverse programs to meet mission-critical requirements in defense technology and national security domains.

What does a Software Engineer earn in New Jersey?

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What you'll do

  • Define and review software architectures for next-generation systems focusing on reliability, maintainability, and performance.
  • Guide engineering teams in applying Rust effectively to reduce learning curves and avoid implementation pitfalls.
  • Mentor engineers through design reviews, code reviews, technical workshops, and hands-on collaboration.
  • Develop reusable architectural patterns, coding guidelines, and reference implementations for consistent Rust adoption.
  • Evaluate early-stage architectural approaches to identify technical gaps and risks before development begins.
  • Provide technical input on Rust-based solutions for proposals, including feasibility and development approaches.
  • Translate customer requirements into practical software designs in collaboration with program leadership.
  • Recommend tools, practices, and capability investments to shape the organizational technology roadmap.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Graduate degree and 4 years of related experience.
  • Minimum of 10 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • 2+ years of experience developing Rust software for production systems with a deep understanding of the language.
  • At least 2 years of experience in Rust and its core concepts with the ability to architect Rust software solutions.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance.
  • Experience introducing Rust into an established engineering organization or development environment (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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