Senior Rust Software Developer - SMES ($10k Sign-on)

About the Role Senior Rust Software Developer - SMES for L3Harris Integrated Mission Systems. Lead the adoption of Rust across embedded development, guide migration of legacy code, and provide architecture and best-practices for memory-safe Rust in mission-critical systems.

What You'll Do

• Lead the adoption and deployment of Rust across multiple product lines and embedded software contexts.
• Manage integration or conversion of legacy software to Rust and define memory-safe usage patterns.
• Develop best practices, implementation guidance, and translate requirements into maintainable solutions for C5 and Cyber Solution Centers.
• Participate in Scrum team sprints, gather requirements, and work with stakeholders to prioritize tasks.
• Support all software life cycle phases: requirements analysis, design, hardware-software integration, and testing.
• Develop software test plans, perform peer reviews, and work with cross-functional teams to evaluate interfaces and performance.
• Utilize Rust, C/C++, and Python across development activities and documentation.

What We're Looking For

• U.S. citizenship with an active DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field; minimum 6 years of relevant experience. Graduate degree with 4+ years, or in lieu of a degree, 10+ years of related experience.
• 3+ years of production Rust experience.
• Strong experience with C/C++ and Python.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience developing Rust software for production systems and embedded contexts.
• Experience with embedded systems, device drivers, and Board Support Packages is a plus.
• Familiarity with UML tools (IBM Rhapsody, MagicDraw/Cameo) and software modeling.
• Knowledge of information assurance/cryptography and related certifications (NSA Type 1, DO-178) is a plus.

Nice to Have

• Experience converting C/C++ code to Rust.
• Embedded systems development and real-time constraints.
• Exposure to software modeling and UML tools.
• NSA Type 1 certification or other SW certifications such as DO-178.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $125,000 - $195,000 per year.
• Relocation stipend, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and company-paid holidays.
• Benefits and options vary by date of hire, schedule type, and collective bargaining agreements.