Software Engineer

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. We provide an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

As the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech, L3Harris delivers end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Join our trailblazing team in Northampton, MA, where you'll work on imaging systems pivotal to national defense, collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the industry to develop state-of-the-art solutions that safeguard our nation's security.

About the role

This role offers the opportunity to lead software design and development processes, drive efficient engineering practices, and contribute to groundbreaking projects that make a real difference to warfighters, citizens, and the nation.

Responsibilities

• Lead software design and development processes, including requirements analysis, specifications, design, implementation, and development.
• Drive efficient processes, create best practices for software development, and perform code and design reviews.
• Collaborate with software managers, Electrical and Systems Engineering managers, and the Program Chief Engineering team to optimize engineering assignments across the development organization.
• Identify and establish development processes and standards to enhance team productivity and performance.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and guidance to team members regarding career development and growth opportunities.
• Contribute to development on projects as required.
• Conduct performance evaluations of engineers.
• Manage the recruitment, interview, and hiring process for additional software engineers.
• Participate in Engineering Proposal cost estimation and Basis of Estimate efforts.
• Manage matrix organization manpower allocation.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen, able to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance and additional clearances as required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software, Computer, or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience.
• Graduate Degree (Master’s preferred) with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience is required.
• Broad management and leadership knowledge to lead cross-department project teams or manage across functions.
• Experience with recruiting and hiring technical talent.
• Experience developing technical and cost volume inputs for proposals.
• Experience as a Cost Account Manager utilizing EVMS and the program execution lifecycle.
• Able to travel up to 10%.

Skills

• Experience working within an Agile development environment (highly desirable). Scrum Team certification and/or experience.
• Experience leading proposal development and Basis of Estimate generation.
• Development experience in any of the following areas: Real-Time embedded software development, Information Assurance, video communications, embedded interfaces (I2C, RS232, CAN, Ethernet), Safety Critical systems.
• Experience with DevOps processes, tools, and procedures (highly desirable).

Pay

The salary range for this role is $148,000–$205,000. Final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays