Specialist, Software Architect Systems Engineering at L3Harris Technologies

Specialist, Software Architect Systems Engineering

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Job Details

• Job Code: 31759
• Job Location: Ashburn, VA
• Job Schedule: 9/80 Regular

Job Description

As a Specialist, Software Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for developing disruptive, next‑generation technologies for advanced unmanned air systems (UAS / UAV). As a key systems integration software architect, you will develop and integrate software for complex unmanned systems and perform software system troubleshooting and characterizing software performance.

The Agile Development Group (ADG) specializes in developing disruptive, next‑generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), radar systems, weapon systems, and RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience.

Essential Functions

• Architect and develop software solutions for unmanned vehicles.
• Integrate software solutions into unmanned vehicles.
• Assist with testing and troubleshooting of software issues in unmanned vehicles.
• Define and decompose software and software‑hardware integration requirements for unmanned vehicles.
• Embrace agile software development and model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) processes to enhance development speed and quality.
• Work as a software developer using Open System Architectures.
• Manage and perform system engineering integration activities on new designs, updates, and changes.
• Develop integration & verification plans and procedures.
• Coordinate integration testing to verify system operation.
• Coordinate with Test Engineers to ensure proper execution of tests.
• Lead and address technical issues that arise during production and implement solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance and training.
• Elevate issues to IPTL when unable to resolve.
• Help perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for complex software projects.
• Present results during internal program meetings.
• Work in a multi‑disciplinary collaborative environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any additional clearances as required.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of relevant experience; Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; In lieu of a degree, minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience in C, C++, and C#.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience in Python, Bash, and PowerShell.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience with Agile development methodology and tools:
  • Git, Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience creating sequence and flow diagrams with complex interdependencies.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience in software systems architecture and design.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on distilling customer wants to software system requirements.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience working with a variety of engineers – systems, electrical, software, mechanical.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience with embedded software and engineering including SWAP‑C limitations.
• Minimum 3 years system engineering experience in rapid learning cycles: requirements development, design, build, integration & test, verification & validation, fielding, and troubleshooting.
• Minimum 3 years Software CM experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience with Model Based System Engineering tools.
• Experience with DevSecOps pipeline.
• Experience with Matlab and LabView.
• Experience with aerospace systems, especially integrated hardware/software products.
• Experience integrating software into air vehicles.
• Experience with requirements management.
• Experience developing use cases from customer objectives and concepts of operations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent people skills for collaboration in a multi‑disciplinary, diverse, dynamic team.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).

Equal Opportunity Employer

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is 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, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, character 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. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

E‑Verify and Work Eligibility

L3Harris Technologies is an E‑Verify Employer. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume and related personal information with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. Information regarding your Right to Work is available in English and Spanish.