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Lead, Software Engineer

L3Harris logoL3HarrisMelbourne, FL, United States; Rochester, New York, United States; Chantilly, Virginia, United StatesFull-timePosted 1w ago

The posting names a TS/SCI clearance.

About the role

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 Description

L3Harris is seeking a Software Engineer to support image science and remote sensing programs. This role will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining large-scale image processing software and data systems. The Software Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop software interfaces that meet operational performance requirements and align with overall system architecture. The ideal candidate will have experience with scalable data infrastructure, image processing, and geospatial applications.

Essential Functions

  • Design, develop, test, integrate, and sustain software components using C++ and/or Python
  • Support the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, code review, integration, test, deployment, and sustainment in Linux environments
  • Develop and maintain software interfaces, services, and data-processing capabilities supporting mission applications
  • Troubleshoot software defects and support integration, test, and deployment activities
  • Apply secure software-development practices and comply with program security requirements

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
  • Experience with object-oriented design, debugging, and software integration
  • Proficiency developing and maintaining software applications using C++ and/or Python

Preferred Additional Skills

  • TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Experience with source control (Git), Agile development tools (Jira, Confluence), automated testing, and continuous software-delivery practices
  • Experience developing, deploying, or sustaining applications in Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments
  • Experience building or supporting cloud-native applications using containers, Kubernetes, or related orchestration platforms
  • Familiarity with image-processing concepts, algorithms, and analysis techniques
  • Familiarity with remote-sensing systems, including sensor modalities, data collection, and geospatial applications
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $135,000 - $250,600. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $117,000 - $218,000. 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 health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, 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

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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 (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. 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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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Copied from the listing L3Harris published, verified 31 Oct 2026.

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