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Lead Software Engineer (Minimum $10k Sign-On Bonus) 1

L3HARRIS Technologies

Camden, NJ · Posted October 22, 2026

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About the job

Job Title: Technical Lead Software Engineer

Job Code: 46673

Job Location: Camden, NJ

Schedule: 9/80

Qualified candidates will receive a minimum sign-on bonus of $10,000. Qualified candidates with additional credentials may be eligible for higher sign-on bonuses.

Based in the historic L3Harris Camden Waterfront Campus !

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level and be a part of something truly extraordinary? Join our trailblazing team in the Philadelphia metro area, where you'll dive into the thrilling world of high-assurance encryption products and programs that are pivotal to national defense. Our rapidly expanding business is not just growing—it's exploding with opportunities for innovation and impact in network and tactical encryption products and systems.Apply now and embark on this exhilarating journey with us, shaping the future of defense technology!

Job Description:

L3Harris Integrated Mission Systems is seeking a Technical Lead Software Engineer. Responsibilities include leading a software development team, analyzing requirements and the translation of requirements into working and maintainable solutions, planning the development, assigning budgets and tasks, tracking teams’ status, measuring teams work performed utilizing EVMS techniques and enforcing process across the entire SDLC.

Essential Functions

Experience leading a Software Team / Project, strong project management skills

Project planning, task definition and assignment; performance monitoring

Object-oriented design and implementation experience, with exposure to software modeling and UML tools such as IBM Rhapsody or MagicDraw/Cameo

Developing Software utilizing Modern C++ tools and standards

Support the engineering team members as a subject matter expert in embedded software application development, through guidance and direction to one or more software engineers

Investigate root cause of complex issues, and implement solutions, working independently or with a multi-discipline team

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

Develop software test plans and procedures, and other relevant technical documentation

Qualifications

U.S. citizenship with an Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

10+ years of experience debugging applications on simulated and target hardware

Usage of a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS), such as Green Hills Integrity, VxWorks, or similar

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Additional Skills

Experience with EVMS

Project planning, task definition and assignment; performance monitoring

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

Prior RUST experience

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $137,242 - $195,293. 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.