Lead, Software Engineer (MILLERSVILLE)

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Lead, Software Engineer (Advanced Sonar Systems)

Job Code: 42766

Job Location: Millersville-MD (on-site)

Schedule: 9/80 Regular Schedule (Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off)

About L3Harris Technologies:

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The successful candidate will be based at our Millersville-MD office (onsite). We develop advanced sonar systems and support software that enables system control, data acquisition, and analysis. Work includes software requirements development, software test and integration, and both application ‑ level and embedded C/C++ development, including Linux ‑ based GUI and system control work. The role also involves UI and embedded software development for equipment operating in diverse environments such as factory, depot, laboratory, and shipboard settings.

In addition to technical contributions, this position supports the day ‑ to ‑ day activities of the Software Engineering Group by providing technical guidance, assigning tasks, participating in complex engineering efforts, reviewing and approving formal documentation, and estimating labor, tools, and other resources to meet budget and schedule commitments. A strong understanding of UI design on Windows and Linux platforms is preferred, and additional hardware ‑ related responsibilities may be assigned based on skill set.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Design and implement software using C/C++ and C#.
• Execute assigned projects and tasks involving software design, documentation, verification, and validation for sonar systems.
• Perform technical reviews, design analyses, and the development and selection of hardware and mission ‑ critical software.
• Modify and enhance existing software for operational systems or test facilities.
• Conduct analyses for computer hardware and software development or implementation; structure work to enable clear progress assessment.
• Provide independent validation and verification of design concepts and implementation approaches.
• Develop, test, and document software code, and support integration into higher ‑ level assemblies as required.
• Perform software configuration management to ensure all code reflects the current version and revision level.
• Implement review and oversight procedures to evaluate design act]]>