Scientist, Software Engineer

About the Team

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. Our mission is to drive enterprise-grade software and systems solutions for next-generation space operations, ensuring the delivery of secure, reliable, and scalable software that impacts critical missions.

About the Role

In this pivotal role, you will set the technical vision and serve as the primary authority for large-scale space domain software programs. You will shape the strategy for software development spanning web, desktop, and distributed solutions, 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, setting technical standards for continuous integration, automated testing, deployment, and site reliability. You will guide the adoption of new architectures and industry advancements while overseeing the full life cycle development of high-availability satellite C2 environments.

Beyond technical execution, you will champion a culture of technical excellence by leading, mentoring, and developing engineering teams—from principal engineers to junior staff—building future leaders and subject matter experts. You will also 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, 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, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, 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. We are an E-Verify Employer.