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Scientist, Software Engineer

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location_onPhilomont Road, Philomont, Loudoun County, Virginia, 20131, United States

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About the Role

L3Harris Technologies invites applications for a Chief Software Engineer (L6) within our Space Domain portfolio, positioned at the forefront of national defense and satellite command & control. In this pivotal role, you will set the technical vision and drive enterprise-grade software and systems solutions for next-generation space operations. You will mentor teams, influence program direction, lead technology decisions, and ensure excellence in the delivery of secure, reliable, and scalable software that impacts critical missions.

As the primary technical authority, you will architect and integrate cutting-edge capabilities, seamlessly merging legacy and emerging technologies to deliver robust mission solutions across complex government and DoD environments. Your day-to-day involves establishing best-in-class Agile development and DevSecOps practices at the organizational level, guiding the adoption of new architectures, and overseeing the full lifecycle development of high-availability satellite C2 environments. You will interface with internal and external stakeholders, from customers to program management, effectively communicating complex solutions and advocating for customer mission success.

Hiring Process

Many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance, which may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are 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. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.

Work location

Work model: On-site

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Philomont Road, Philomont, Loudoun County, Virginia, 20131, United States

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Key Responsibilities

  • check_circleServe as primary technical authority and architect for large-scale space domain software programs
  • check_circleShape strategy and direction for software development spanning web, desktop, and distributed solutions
  • check_circleEngineer and integrate legacy and emerging technologies to deliver robust mission solutions
  • check_circleEstablish best-in-class Agile development and DevSecOps practices at the organizational level
  • check_circleLead, mentor, and develop engineering teams including principal engineers and junior staff
  • check_circleGuide adoption of new architectures, frameworks, and industry advancements
  • check_circleOversee full life cycle development, rigorous testing, and sustaining high-availability satellite C2 environments
  • check_circleInterface with internal and external stakeholders to communicate complex solutions and advocate for mission success

Requirements

  • verifiedBachelor's Degree and 12+ years experience (or Master's/10 years, or 16 years without degree)
  • verifiedActive Top Secret Security Clearance
  • verifiedU.S. citizenship

Nice to Have

Demonstrated technical leadership and software architecture experience in mission-critical or large-scale government systems. Proficiency in Java, Python, and C# across the entire software development lifecycle in secure, distributed environments. Deep expertise in Agile and DevSecOps methodologies with proven experience leading Scrum-driven teams and implementing CI/CD pipelines. Expertise in software integration, testing, and deployment, including use of Docker for containerization. Extensive experience in software quality assurance, configuration management, and platform security. History of successful technical mentorship and cross-functional, multi-site team leadership. Experience with space domain systems. Active SCI clearance. Expertise in Space Domain Systems (Space situational awareness, OpsC2, satellite ground segment technologies, etc.). Expertise in Spring Boot, ActiveMQ, Astro UXDS, and modern messaging/data frameworks. Advanced algorithm development and data management experience. Proven capability in multi-development baseline management and integration across diverse partners. Deep experience collaborating with stakeholders in multi-company, geographically distributed environments.

Benefits & Perks

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12+ yrs (Lead)

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Bachelor's Degree with 12 years experience or equivalent experience

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Skills: Java, Python, C#, Agile, Devsecops, Scrum, Ci/cd, Docker, Spring Boot, Activemq.

Education: Bachelor's Degree with 12 years experience or equivalent experience; Graduate Degree with 10 years experience or equivalent experience.

Frequently asked questions about Scientist, Software Engineer at L3Harris Technologies

What does a Scientist, Software Engineer at L3Harris Technologies do?expand_more
A Scientist, Software Engineer at L3Harris Technologies is responsible for the following: Serve as primary technical authority and architect for large-scale space domain software programs; Shape strategy and direction for software development spanning web, desktop, and distributed solutions; Engineer and integrate legacy and emerging technologies to deliver robust mission solutions; and Establish best-in-class Agile development and DevSecOps practices at the organizational level.
What are the requirements for this Scientist, Software Engineer role?expand_more
To qualify for the Scientist, Software Engineer at L3Harris Technologies position, applicants should have: Bachelor's Degree and 12+ years experience (or Master's/10 years, or 16 years without degree); Active Top Secret Security Clearance; and U.S. citizenship.
Where is the Scientist, Software Engineer role at L3Harris Technologies located?expand_more
Scientist, Software Engineer at L3Harris Technologies is based in Philomont Road, Philomont, Loudoun County, Virginia, 20131, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Scientist, Software Engineer job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
L3Harris Technologies has listed this Scientist, Software Engineer role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Scientist, Software Engineer role?expand_more
Scientist, Software Engineer at L3Harris Technologies typically requires 12+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.
What skills do you need for the Scientist, Software Engineer role at L3Harris Technologies?expand_more
Key skills for Scientist, Software Engineer at L3Harris Technologies include Java; Python; C#; Agile; Devsecops; Scrum; Ci/cd; and Docker.
What education is required for Scientist, Software Engineer at L3Harris Technologies?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's Degree with 12 years experience or equivalent experience; and Graduate Degree with 10 years experience or equivalent experience.
What category does the Scientist, Software Engineer role belong to?expand_more
Scientist, Software Engineer at L3Harris Technologies is part of the it job category on Recrutus.
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