Scientist, Software Engineer

L3HHCM20•Westminster, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a Chief Software Engineer (CSWE) to lead the software architecture, development, integration, and sustainment of advanced systems supporting the Resilient Missile Warning & Tracking (RMWT) mission. The CSWE will be responsible for driving innovation and technical excellence across software efforts that enable resilient, multi-domain, and mission-critical operations in missile warning, tracking, and space-based sensing. The ideal candidate has deep experience across the full software lifecycle and a strong background in real-time data fusion, ground mission processing, AI/ML-based detection algorithms, and resilient distributed system architectures. This position is onsite in Denver, CO.

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.

Nice To Haves

Active Security+ certification.
Experience with cloud-native architectures (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or on-prem OpenStack).
Experience with AI/ML-based tracking, sensor fusion, or predictive analytics for missile warning or space domain awareness missions.
Familiarity with space-based infrared (SBIR), OPIR, or missile defense systems.
Background in distributed ground mission systems or resilient communications networks.
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), technical baseline management, and cross-contract integration.
Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

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.
Up to 20% travel may be required, including occasional international travel.
Flexibility to report to alternate work location(s) (Colorado Springs area) should business conditions indicate.