Senior Rust Software Developer (Minimum $10k Sign-On Bonus)
L3HARRIS Technologies
Camden, NJ · Posted October 14, 2026
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Job Title: Senior Rust Software Developer - SMES ($10k Sign-On Bonus)
Job Code: 46140
Job Location: Camden, NJ
Schedule: 9/80
Based in the historic L3Harris Camden Waterfront Campus !
Job Description:
L3Harris Integrated Mission Systems is seeking an experienced Software Engineer with a strong background in the RUST Programming Language and proven experience developing systems with RUST to guide the next generation of mission-critical systems. Responsibilities include guiding adoption of RUST throughout the embedded development, managing integration or conversion of legacy software to RUST, providing best practices and architectural guidance for memory-safe usage of RUST, developing best practices and implementation guidance, and the translation of requirements into working and maintainable solutions for our Integrated Systems & Encryption division. The selected candidate will apply technical proficiency across various stages of our SDLC, gather requirements and work closely with stakeholders to prioritize and scope tasks. The selected candidate will be working as a key team member on a Scrum team and will be instrumental in setting our direction and strategy for product and infrastructure development.
Essential Functions:
Support the engineering team members in embedded software application development specifically with RUST
Lead the adoption and deployment of RUST and associated techniques, idioms, design patterns, and tooling throughout multiple product lines
Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target hardware
Work closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system
Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, hardware-software integration, and formal test
Investigate root causes of complex issues, and implement solutions, working independently or with a multi-discipline team
Develop software test plans and procedures, and other relevant technical documentation
Utilize modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, prototype, and evaluate results
Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and repair defects
Utilize a variety of software languages (primarily RUST, C/C++, and Python)
Qualifications:
U.S. citizenship with a Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
1+ years of experience developing RUST software for production systems with a deep understanding of the language
Experience with C\C++ development
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred Additional Skills:
Experience converting C\C++ code to RUST
Experience developing RUST software for embedded systems
Experience with development of embedded systems
Object-oriented design and implementation experience, with exposure to software modeling and UML tools such as IBM Rhapsody or MagicDraw/Cameo
Experience developing device drivers and Board Support Packages for real-time embedded systems
Experience with Information Assurance and/or cryptography
Experience with NSA Type 1 certification or other SW certification such as DO-178
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $125,000 - $205,000. 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 relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, 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.