Lead, Software Engineering with Security Clearance

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Job description

Job Title: Ground Systems Lead Job Code: 16188 Job Location: Melbourne, FL, Colorado Springs, CO, San Diego, CA, Chantilly, VA, or Rochester, NY Job Description: L3Harris has an immediate opening for a Software Lead to support engineering development efforts on satellite ground systems based on the Peraton OS/Comet . As part of our team, you will be responsible for helping to develop ground system command and control and mission planning functions. Help with leading the research, design, development, and integration of satellite ground systems. This role requires the application of the principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. You will work with the team to analyze software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints. Work with the team to develop and direct software system testing procedures, programming and documentation. Apply the appropriate standards, processes, procedures and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of engineering applications and products. Interface with customers, suppliers, application users and other technical and support personnel. Coordinate software team support for proposals, including technical solution, estimates, and schedules. Essential Functions: Support integration of Peraton OS/Comet , as well as mission planning and mission data processing tools, as part of Satellite Ground Systems solutions
Leverage existing domain experience hosting solutions in Cloud environments
Design large-scale distributed systems using microservices and containers
Work with team lead to help decompose the work needed to implement new features or address defects within the operational software.
Work with the development team using agile methodologies combined with mature software practices and a technology-supported development infrastructure.
Develop new software and adapt existing software by implementing new capabilities.
Maintain cognizance of industry tools, best practices, and procedures.
Interface with customers to understand use cases and define requirements, design Cloud capable solutions, support system level testing, and field the solution in customer environments to support the mission
Communicate with leadership on status, issues, milestones, and successes. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant software experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related software experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related software experience.
4+ years of experience with Peraton OS/Comet development and integration
4+ years leading software teams to deliver enterprise solutions that implement RESTful Web Services, Microservices and/or Cloud components (AWS preferred).
2+ years of experience with DevSecOps.
Preferred Additional Skills: Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance
AWS Solutions Architect and AWS Sys Ops certification(s)
Kubernetes Administrator certification(s)
8+ years of experience in software development (knowledge of Java, C/C++, React, Python)
Excellent ability to analyze problems and to focus and drive down to the root cause of problems quickly. In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role for FL/CO, NY is $112,500 - $209,500 and for VA/CA is $129,500 - $240,500. 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 health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, 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. The application window for this requisition is anticipated to close 04/01/2025

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