Lead Software Engineer

L3Harris Technologies

. Develop embedded software for F-15 Aviate Navigate Communicate (ANC) and Mission Processor (MP) development and EMD production programs .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $117,000 - $218,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in embedded software development, particularly for military systems, with a strong focus on C/C++ programming, integration, and testing. Proficient in DevSecOps practices and familiar with safety-critical software standards such as DO-178B.

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Embedded Software DevelopmentC/C++ ProgrammingDevSecOps ExperienceSafety-Critical Software DevelopmentActive Secret US Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Embedded DevelopmentSoftware IntegrationTest AutomationAPIs/BSPs/DriversReal-Time Operating SystemsSoftware ArchitectureDistributed Systems DesignDebug/Trace AnalysisHealth and Status MonitoringSoftware Development Lifecycle

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipCommunication

Tools & Technologies

PythonBashLinux Development EnvironmentsTesting FrameworksConfiguration Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeGraduate DegreeActive Secret US Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Military SystemsAvionics Lifecycle ExecutionDO-178B StandardsEmbedded SecurityNetwork StorageGigabit EthernetInfiniBandAuthentication SchemesSafety-Critical SoftwareSoftware Verification/Validation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsLinuxPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop embedded software for F-15 Aviate Navigate Communicate (ANC) and Mission Processor (MP) development and EMD production programs
Support design, development, integration, and testing of embedded computing systems
Develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software
Evaluate operational performance requirements and overall system design
Perform C/C++ software development using existing tools
Work with requirements, testing, systems architecture, software architecture, and design
Use testing frameworks and software coverage tools, potentially including Python
Support L3Harris mission systems integration architecture
Support customer deployments
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams
Potentially travel to the customer site in St. Louis, Missouri, for program meetings if serving in a software leadership role

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience, or in lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
Active Secret US Security Clearance
Experience with embedded security and encryption
Understanding of network storage, Gigabit Ethernet, or InfiniBand
Knowledge of authentication schemes from Radius to LDAP
Relevant integration and test experience on complex military systems
Software leadership experience such as CSWE, IPTL, or CAM
Experience with hardware and software integration and test
DevSecOps and test automation experience using Python or similar languages
8+ years of embedded development
Experience with APIs/BSPs/Drivers, OpenGL and/or Vulkan, health and status, PTPv2, H.264, and ARINC-818
8+ years’ experience with C++ systems development and understanding of software/hardware co-design, distributed systems design, and software/computer architecture
6+ years’ experience with avionics lifecycle execution
5+ years’ experience with safety-critical software development and DO-178B or above industry standards
Working knowledge of Bash/Python, Intel x86/ARM/FPGA/SoC, GPP, GPU, embedded system design, release engineering, change and configuration management, debug/trace analysis, real-time operating systems such as VxWorks/LynxOS/Integrity, SELinux, software integration, test, and verification/validation
Full software development lifecycle experience
Experience using structured workflow tools and processes for requirements, configuration, workflow, and change management
Familiarity with Linux development environments and tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

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