Serve as the technical authority and principal software architect for the RMWT program, setting the direction for software design, integration, testing, and delivery.
Lead a cross-functional software engineering team developing mission-critical command, control, and processing applications.
Partner closely with Systems Engineering, Hardware, and Integration teams to deliver end-to-end resilient ground system capabilities.
Provide mentorship and guidance to engineering staff, fostering technical excellence and continuous improvement.
Translate mission needs and customer requirements into scalable, maintainable, and testable software architectures.
Define and enforce DevSecOps best practices, including containerized deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
Engage directly with senior leadership, customers, and external stakeholders to communicate program status, risk posture, and architectural vision.
Contribute to capture activities, technical whitepapers, and technology roadmaps that align with L3Harris’ Space and Airborne Systems strategic vision.

Requirements

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
Active U.S. DoD TS/SCI Security clearance
Ability to obtain Security+ certification in less than 60 days
Experience developing software in C/C++, Java, or Python, including real-time or mission-processing systems
Strong understanding of modern DevSecOps pipelines, container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, OpenShift), and automated build/test infrastructure
Experience leading technical projects and teams of software engineers to complete complex programs
Experience with Agile software development and system-level integration across multi-domain architectures

Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

C/C++JavaPythonDevSecOpsCI/CDautomated testingcontainer orchestrationKubernetesOpenShiftAgile software development

Soft Skills

leadershipmentorshipcommunicationcollaborationtechnical excellencecontinuous improvementrisk managementstakeholder engagement

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeGraduate DegreeU.S. DoD TS/SCI Security clearanceSecurity+ certification