Lead, IPTL Software Engineer (Optical Space Systems) : Sign-on bonus ($30K max)

Lead space software delivery from Wilmington, MA on-site as part of the Space & Mission Systems Segment at L3Harris Technologies. You will guide a Software Integrated Product Team (IPT) building, integrating, and testing flight software and Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) software for space-based EO/IR and optical payloads. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with ownership of execution, cost, schedule, integration, and risk management across the full software lifecycle.

What you’ll do

• Lead the Software IPT responsible for flight software and EGSE software development for space payload programs.
• Provide technical, cost, and schedule leadership across software development, integration, test, and delivery.
• Coordinate with Program Management, Systems Engineering, Electronics, FPGA, Integration & Test, and other cross-functional teams.
• Drive software planning, architecture, execution, and staffing for embedded, real-time, and test software efforts.
• Oversee software development for payload command and telemetry, mode control, hardware interfaces, and EGSE/test automation.
• Ensure deliverables are achieved through technical oversight, schedule management, cost tracking, and EVMS reporting where applicable.
• Lead risk management and RCCA for software and integration issues.
• Support software verification using environments including SIL/HIL, bench, flatsat, and payload-level integration.
• Lead or participate in technical reviews, Independent Review Teams (IRT), and Agile/Scrum activities as needed.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance.

Experience and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 9+ years of relevant experience; OR Graduate Degree with 7+ years; OR 13+ years relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 7+ years experience in embedded software development, system design, debugging, and integration on aerospace applications.
• Professional experience across the full system lifecycle, including requirements flow down and allocation, design, development, test, and sell-off.
• Professional experience with Agile methods, supplier management, and cross-functional execution.
• Experience in an IPT or lead role with technical, cost, and schedule responsibilities.

Software and engineering technologies you may use

• RTOS and embedded platforms: VxWorks, FreeRTOS, RTLinux, QNX
• Simulation and test: TSIM, VxSIM, SIMIC
• Modeling and languages: MATLAB Simulink, C/C++, Python
• Interfaces and messaging: CAN, TCP/IP, RS422, TCP/UDP, I2C, SPI, UART
• System engineering and metrics: MBSE tools (Cameo), EVMS
• Verification environments: SIL/HIL
• Agile/Scrum delivery support and integration components including BSP (Board Support Packages)

Benefits

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

Schedule, location, and compensation

• Location: Wilmington, MA (on-site)
• Schedule: 9/80 (every other Friday off)
• Relocation: Relocation assistance available to qualified applicants
• Sign-on bonus: Up to $30K may be included as part of the offer package for this level
• Salary range: $135,000.00 - $250,500.00 per year (pay transparency statement applies)