Lead, Software Engineer - Tactical Data Link

Overview

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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.

Job Title: Lead, Software Engineering (Tactical Data Link)

Job Code: 33378

Job Location: San Diego or Carlsbad, California

Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to lead software development efforts in our Tactical Data Link (TDL) Support Software product line. This candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping technical strategies, mentoring the engineering team, and architecting future enhancements to TDL Support Software applications. This role involves developing long-term technical visions to extend the design for future products and systems.

The position requires onsite work and an active DoD Secret clearance.

• Lead and Architect software development for Windows/Linux software applications using C/C++.
• Develop in multi-threaded codebases that handle multiple socket connections.
• Create software based on Interface Control or Specification Documents.
• Establish coding standards, design patterns, and automated analysis/testing pipelines that enforce memory safety.
• Guide the adoption of modern programming practices, tools, and frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (systems engineering, cybersecurity, testing, and integration) to ensure requirements traceability and compliance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the software engineering team, fostering a culture of secure, modern, and maintainable code.
• Actively participate in technical conversations across L3
  
  Harris to help develop/recommend strategies and articulate a forward-looking vision to extend the design for TDL Support Products.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with stakeholders, government customers, and leadership on compliance progress and risk mitigation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to brief executives and government stakeholders on technical topics.
• Strong knowledge in using both Linux and Windows operating systems (including command line) for daily software development tasks.
• Solid understanding of software development processes (i.e. Waterfall, Agile/SCRUM, etc.).
• Strong understanding with software configuration management tools (i.e. Git, Bit Bucket, JIRA, Confluence, Jenkins, Artifactory etc.).
• Availability to travel.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• 9+ years of professional experience in software engineering, including at least 8 years in C/C++ application development.
• Active DoD Secret clearance

• Understanding of Tactical Data Links (e.g., Link 16, JREAP-C)
• Proficiency with Makefiles and embedded build tools (e.g., cross-compilers, linkers, debuggers).
• Continuous Integration & Development (CI/CD) experience.
• Proficient in Groovy programming and experienced in working with Jenkins.
• Familiar with C# and understands both the .NET Framework and .NET Core.
• Experienced in using the Dev Express toolset for creating user interfaces.
• 4 years of leadership experience managing small-to-mid-sized software teams.
• Familiarity with DoD software standards

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $135,. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including…