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L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

Member Engineering Staff - RUST Software Engineer, Encryption

Embedded EngineeringUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeCamden, NJ, USA$118.3k - $224.6k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience are required.
  • At least 1 year of experience developing Rust software for production systems is required.
  • At least 1 year of software design and development experience using C/C++ programming languages and object-oriented design is required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance is required.
  • Ability to travel about 10% is required.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot complex software issues and implement solutions, independently or with a multidisciplinary team.
  • Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles to develop software for target hardware.
  • Work with cross-functional engineering members to develop and evaluate hardware-software interfaces, 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 testing.
  • Develop software test plans and procedures, along with other relevant technical documentation.
  • Use modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, prototype, and evaluate results.
  • Participate in peer reviews and identify, track, and repair defects.
  • Use software languages, primarily Rust, C/C++, and Python, to implement software for embedded real-time operating systems.
  • Translate requirements into working and maintainable solutions for the Encryption business.
  • Gather requirements and work with stakeholders to prioritize and scope tasks.
  • Contribute as a key member of a Scrum team and help set direction and strategy for product and infrastructure development.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree is highly preferred.
  • An active security clearance is highly preferred.
  • Object-oriented design and implementation experience, with exposure to software modeling and UML tools such as IBM Rhapsody or MagicDraw/Cameo.
  • Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python.
  • Familiarity or expertise in the Rust programming language.
  • Experience developing embedded software systems.
  • Experience with Information Assurance and/or cryptography.
  • Experience with NSA Type 1 certification or other software certification such as DO-178.

About the Company

L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

L3Harris Technologies provides advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems for governments and commercial customers. Its products include sensors, communications, and propulsion—such as tactical radios, night-vision gear, satellite payloads, missile defense, and space propulsion—delivered as integrated systems for operations across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company blends legacy technologies from two joining giants with newer capabilities, faster acquisition cycles, and a focus on missiles, space, and resilient communications to field solutions quickly. Its goal is to be a trusted, scale-ready provider of next‑generation defense and intelligence capabilities for national security and related customers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Melbourne, FL
Founded
1895

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