Title:  Lead, Software/Security Validation Engineer (Crypto1

Job Title: Lead, Software/Security Validation Engineer (Crypto)

Job Code: 32409

Job Location: Carlsbad, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off)

Job Description:

Become an integral part of a dynamic team that develops and validates secure and reliable cryptographic systems.  Your expertise will help lead and shape the future of cryptographic product testing and certification.   In this role, you'll be at the forefront of designing, developing, and integrating a next-level automated test framework in Python utilizing automation tools and concepts to ensure the correctness and resilience of next generation DoW cryptographic solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, integration, and execution of an advanced automated test framework to validate, stress-test, and certify embedded cryptographic products.
• Participate in all phases of the development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and testing.
• Apply concepts and principles from computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis to support the development of the software test framework.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams within the engineering organization to ensure the test framework successfully integrates and thoroughly evaluates all interfaces between hardware and software, as well as the overall operational performance of the system.
• Develop thorough software test procedures, test plans, and related documentation.
• Contribute to estimating and validating the cost and scope of software efforts to ensure the software developed meets program cost, schedule, and technical constraints.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience. 
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience is required.
• Secret Security Clearance is required.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Demonstrated expertise with developing applications using Python 3.x.
• Strong understanding of object oriented concepts and design methodologies.
• Previous hands on experience working with multi-processor embedded systems (i.e. FPGAs/GPPs). Also includes solid understanding of how memory maps work.
• Solid experience with developing software within a Linux environment.
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies (i.e. Waterfall, Agile/SCRUM, etc.)

• Familiarity with C/C++ or other object oriented programming languages
• Strong communication skills with the ability to discuss technical content with peers and management team.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (i.e. Git, Perforce, etc.)
• Familiarity with software development tools (i.e. Visual Code, Eclipse, etc.), and agile development methodologies.

• Proficiency with Makefiles and embedded build tools (e.g., cross-compilers, linkers, debuggers).

• Knowledge of TCP/IP networks fundamentals.
• Continuous Integration & Development (CI/CD) experience.
• Ability to travel up to 10%

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $132,000 - $245,000. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $115,000 - $213,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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