Specialist, Software Engineer (RUST)

As a Specialist, Software Engineer focused on Rust at L3Harris Technologies, you will support mission-critical Integrated Systems & Encryption programs by guiding adoption, integration, and conversion work to Rust. You will contribute across the software development lifecycle with a Scrum team, translating requirements into working, maintainable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support software application development with a primary focus on Rust.
• Lead the adoption and deployment of Rust, including associated techniques, idioms, design patterns, and tooling across multiple product lines.
• Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis principles to software development for the target application(s).
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering organization members to develop and evaluate library interfaces and operational performance requirements for the overall system.
• Participate in software development lifecycle phases, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and formal test.
• Investigate root causes of complex issues and implement solutions independently or with a multi-discipline team.
• 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, identify, track, and repair defects.
• Utilize multiple software languages, primarily Rust and C/C++, when developing code.
• Travel to other L3Harris locations for onboarding, integration, or Scrum activities, with an expected requirement of more than 10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 8 years of prior related experience.
• Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.
• 1+ years of production Rust development experience with a deep understanding of the language.
• At least 2 years of experience with C/C++ development and object-oriented design.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Object-oriented design and implementation experience, including exposure to software modeling and UML tools such as IBM Rhapsody or MagicDraw/Cameo.
• Experience converting legacy C/C++ code to Rust.
• Experience with Information Assurance and/or cryptography.
• Experience developing software applications for the Linux operating system.
• Experience developing software libraries.
• Experience with NSA Type 1 certification or other software certification.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Technologies

• Rust
• C/C++
• UML
• IBM Rhapsody
• MagicDraw/Cameo
• Linux

Location and Schedule

Job Location: Herndon, VA (On-site)

Schedule: 9/80 Regular (9/80 employees work 9 out of every 14 days totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off)

Compensation

• Salary Range: USD 97,000 - 180,000 per year
• $10K Sign-On Bonus: Offered for qualified candidates

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays