Lead, Software Engineering at L3Harris Technologies

Compensation

$117,000 – $218,000/yr

Location: Rochester, New York · Lynchburg, Virginia
Type: Full-time
Level: lead/mgmt
Posted: Aug 11, 2026

Description

L3Harris Technologies is hiring a Level 5 Lead Software Engineer for its devices team to develop next-generation radio platform software. The role combines embedded Linux and Android software development with AI-driven development methodologies, tactical communications architecture, real-time performance optimization, and technical leadership of engineering teams. The position is based in Rochester, New York or Lynchburg, Virginia, follows a 9/80 schedule, and offers a salary range of $117,000 to $218,000.

Required Skills

Embedded Linux
Android
AI development
C
C++
Real-time software
Linux kernel
U-Boot
Hardware debugging
Android HAL
CI/CD
DevOps

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree
Required Previous Experiences: At least 9 years of prior relevant experience for candidates with a bachelor’s degree
At least 7 years of prior related experience for candidates with a graduate degree
At least 13 years of prior related experience for candidates without a degree
At least 2 years of experience acting as a technical lead
Preferred Qualifications: Tactical radio communication protocols, digital signal processing, and waveform design
Linux kernel modification, U-Boot configuration, and hardware debugging
Android Open-Source Project customization or Android HAL development
Automated testing, CI/CD, and DevOps
Generative AI or AI-assisted development tools