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Scientist, Software Engineer

Salt Lake City, Utah

Job ID 10890
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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 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 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Title: Scientist, Software Engineer

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Code: 10890

Job Schedule: 9/80, every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris is actively seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as a Scientist level Software Engineer for the System Software Integration and Test Team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the team performs at the highest standards, meeting contractual requirements, adhering to cost and schedule constraints, and achieving functional and business objectives throughout the entire software integration and test lifecycle.

As the senior member of the System Software Integration and Test Team, you will provide mentorship and guidance to a talented group of approximately 30 software engineers. Your experience will be instrumental in driving the team's success in delivering cutting-edge software integration and test solutions tailored for various communication technologies.  This role demands not only technical expertise but also exceptional mentoring skills to guide the team in achieving optimal performance.

Essential Functions:

  • Mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Ensure the team adheres to contractual requirements, meets cost and schedule constraints, and achieves functional and business objectives.
  • Oversee the development of software integration and test solutions catering to the unique needs of communications technologies.
  • Demonstrate proven leadership skills and experience in managing software integration efforts within communications technology projects.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive synergy and streamline processes for optimal efficiency.
  • Demonstrate highly analytical skills to evaluate technical data and programmatic data, from which decisions will be determined.
  • Collaborate with Engineering management in the creation and implementation of strategic plans to strengthen future growth and maximize efficiencies.
  • Lead efforts in responding to ‘Request for Proposals’ ensuring the capture of future contracts and growing cross-functional relationships with New Business Development Leaders

Qualifications:

  •  Bachelor’s Degree 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.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Proven experience in Project leadership roles with a focus on software integration and test engineering focused on communications technology projects.
  • Strong software project management skills with a track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with various waveforms and wireless communications software
  • Familiarity with various Networking Protocols
  • Familiarity with various Hardware Test Interfaces

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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 résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, 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.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.

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