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# Lead Software Engineer (Minimum $10k Sign-On Bonus)

- **Company:** L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Camden, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $205,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Language Modeling, Object-Oriented Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Real-Time Operating Systems, Rhapsody, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, UML, VxWorks, MagicDraw, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Performance Monitor
- **Published:** August 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-42171E951639ED6905/

## About the Role

* U.S. citizenship with an Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance
 * Bachelor's or master's degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
 * 10+ years of experience debugging applications on simulated and target hardware
 * Usage of a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS), such as Green Hills Integrity, VxWorks, or similar
 * Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Additional Skills

 * Experience with EVMS
 * Project planning, task definition and assignment; performance monitoring
 * Experience developing device drivers and Board Support Packages for Real Time Embedded systems
 * Experience with Information Assurance and/or cryptography Experience with NSA Type 1 certification or other SW certification such as DO-178
 * Prior RUST experience

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $125,000 - $205000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

## Description

L3Harris Integrated Mission Systems is seeking a Technical Lead Software Engineer. Responsibilities include leading a software development team, analyzing requirements and the translation of requirements into working and maintainable solutions, planning the development, assigning budgets and tasks, tracking teams' status, measuring teams work performed utilizing EVMS techniques and enforcing process across the entire SDLC., * Experience leading a Software Team/Project, strong project management skills

 * Project planning, task definition and assignment; performance monitoring
 * Object-oriented design and implementation experience, with exposure to software modeling and UML tools such as IBM Rhapsody or MagicDraw/Cameo
 * Developing Software utilizing Modern C++ tools and standards
 * Support the engineering team members as a subject matter expert in Embedded software application development, through guidance and direction to one or more software engineers
 * Investigate root cause of complex issues, and implement solutions, working independently or with a multi-discipline team
 * Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target hardware
 * Work closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system
 * Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, hardware-software integration, and formal test
 * Develop software test plans and procedures, and other relevant technical documentation, L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.


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