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L3Harris Technologies · 5 hours ago

Lead, Software Engineer - Tactical Data Link

Carlsbad, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $250K/yr

9+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is a leading company in the defense industry focused on delivering end-to-end technology solutions. They are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to oversee software development for Tactical Data Link Support Software, shaping technical strategies and mentoring the engineering team.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and Architect software development for Windows/Linux software applications using C/C++

Develop in multi-threaded codebases that handle multiple socket connections

Create software based on Interface Control or Specification Documents

Establish coding standards, design patterns, and automated analysis/testing pipelines that enforce memory safety

Guide the adoption of modern programming practices, tools, and frameworks

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (systems engineering, cybersecurity, testing, and integration) to ensure requirements traceability and compliance

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the software engineering team, fostering a culture of secure, modern, and maintainable code

Actively participate in technical conversations across L3Harris to help develop/recommend strategies and articulate a forward-looking vision to extend the design for TDL Support Products

Serve as the primary technical interface with stakeholders, government customers, and leadership on compliance progress and risk mitigation

Strong communication skills with the ability to brief executives and government stakeholders on technical topics

Strong knowledge in using both Linux and Windows operating systems (including command line) for daily software development tasks

Solid understanding of software development processes (i.e. Waterfall, Agile/SCRUM, etc.)

Strong understanding with software configuration management tools (i.e. Git, BitBucket, JIRA, Confluence, Jenkins, Artifactory etc.)

Availability to travel

Qualification

C/C++ developmentMulti-threaded programmingSoftware architectureLinux operating systemWindows operating systemSoftware configuration managementContinuous Integration/DevelopmentTDLsProficiency with MakefilesDoD standardsLeadership experienceCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience

9+ years of professional experience in software engineering, including at least 8 years in C/C++ application development

Active DoD Secret clearance