Lead Software Engineer

About the role

About The Company

L3Harris Technologies is a leading defense and aerospace technology company committed to delivering innovative solutions that support national security and defense missions worldwide. Our organization is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about their work. We foster an inclusive and engaging environment designed to empower employees, promote professional growth, and ensure work-life balance. Our culture is rooted in core values such as integrity, excellence, and community engagement, all while maintaining a relentless focus on customer satisfaction and technological advancement. As a trusted disruptor in defense technology, L3Harris connects the space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains to provide end-to-end solutions that address complex security challenges.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer to join our Palm Bay, FL team. In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting the design, development, integration, and testing of embedded computing systems critical to our advanced military programs, including the F-15 Aviate Navigate Communicate (ANC) and Mission Processor (MP) development and EMD production programs. Your expertise will contribute to developing secure, reliable, and high-performance mission architectures that are at the forefront of defense technology. You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, providing technical leadership and ensuring the successful delivery of mission-critical systems. This position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that directly impact national security and defense capabilities.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree with at least 9 years of relevant experience, or a Graduate Degree with at least 7 years of experience. Alternatively, candidates without a degree but with 13 or more years of pertinent industry experience will also be considered. A current Secret US Security Clearance is required to ensure compliance with security protocols essential to national defense projects. Candidates should demonstrate a strong background in embedded systems development, software architecture, and systems integration, with extensive experience in military and aerospace environments. Proven leadership skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of embedded software solutions using C/C++ and other programming tools, ensuring adherence to project requirements and industry standards.

Design, analyze, and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software components, supporting system architecture and operational performance specifications.

Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies utilizing frameworks such as Python-based test tools and software coverage analysis to validate system functionality and reliability.

Support integration of mission systems architecture, ensuring seamless operation and interoperability across platforms.

Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to support customer deployments, providing technical guidance and troubleshooting as needed.

Participate in design reviews, architecture assessments, and technical meetings, contributing insights and leadership to complex system development efforts.

Assist in hardware and software integration activities, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards.

Maintain documentation of design processes, testing procedures, and system configurations to support certification and future upgrades.

Support program management activities, including risk management, schedule adherence, and resource planning.

Benefits

L3Harris offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional development of our employees. This includes competitive salary packages, health insurance plans, retirement savings options, paid time off, and work-life balance initiatives such as the 9/80 work schedule, which provides every other Friday off. Employees have access to ongoing training and development programs, opportunities for career advancement, and a collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and excellence. We also promote a culture of safety, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring all team members feel valued and empowered to contribute their best.

Equal Opportunity

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, national origin, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted. Many positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance, which is limited to U.S. citizens. By applying for this position, you acknowledge that your information may be shared within our affiliated entities to consider you for other opportunities within the organization.