Senior RUST Software Engineer

Job Title Scientist, Software Engineer - RUST Expert Job Code 38748 Job Location Herndon, VA (on-site) Schedule 9/80 Regular (9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and every other Friday off) Job Description We are 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 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 translating requirements into working and maintainable solutions for our C5 and Cyber Solution Centers. 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 work 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, operational performance requirements, and overall system design. 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 developing code for embedded real time operating systems such as VxWorks, Linux, Integrity). Serve as the technical mentor and reviewer for more junior engineers. Travel >30% to another L3Harris location for onboarding, integration or scrum. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience. 5+ years of experience developing RUST software for production systems with a deep understanding of the language. Experience with C/C++ development and object‑oriented design. Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance. Preferred Additional Skills Experience developing RUST software for embedded systems. Experience developing embedded software systems. Experience converting C/C++ code to RUST. 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. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Salary Range For this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas: $158,000 MIN - $294,000 MAX. This is not a guarantee of compensation, and final offer may vary. Benefits L3Harris offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays. Programs may vary. Security Clearance Many positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. E-Verify L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr