Software Engineer; Senior Member; Rust

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Harris 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.

We are seeking a Senior Rust Software Architect and Technical Lead to advance our next-generation systems and grow Rust expertise across the organization. This role combines hands-on technical leadership, software architecture, and mentorship to help programs adopt Rust effectively, reduce ramp-up time, and establish a strong foundation for future development. The successful candidate will guide architectural decisions early in the development lifecycle, identify design gaps, and help align our technical capabilities with evolving customer requirements.

As Rust becomes increasingly important across current and anticipated contracts, this position will serve as a strategic resource for both active programs and new business opportunities.

• Lead Rust architecture and development:
  Define and review software architectures for next-generation systems, emphasizing reliability, maintainability, and performance.
• Accelerate program adoption:
  Guide teams in applying Rust effectively, reducing learning curves and helping programs avoid common implementation pitfalls.
• Build organizational expertise:
  Mentor engineers through design reviews, code reviews, technical workshops, and hands-on collaboration.
• Establish development practices:
  Develop reusable architectural patterns, coding guidelines, and reference implementations that support consistent Rust adoption across programs.
• Strengthen early-stage designs:
  Evaluate architectural approaches, identify technical gaps and risks, and recommend improvements before they become costly development issues.
• Support proposals and future programs:
  Provide technical input on Rust-based solutions, including architecture, feasibility, development approach, and technical risk.
• Align solutions with customer needs:
  Collaborate with program leadership and engineering teams to translate customer requirements into practical software designs.
• Shape the technology roadmap:
  Recommend tools, practices, and capability investments that prepare the organization for expanding Rust requirements.
• Mentor and assist engineers build proficiency in Rust.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• 2+ years of experience developing RUST software for production systems with a deep understanding of the language.
• At least 2 years of experience in Rust and its core concepts, and ability to architect Rust…