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Sr. Specialist, Software Engineer

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Job ID 10648
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Sr. Specialist, Software Engineer 

Job Code: 10648

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO 

Job Description: 

This is an opportunity to join a great team of talented professionals with world-class technical expertise who take a collaborative approach to software engineering and enjoy working together.  We are a company on the move, growing in advanced technology areas while continuing the long history of exceptional performance that has earned our place as a trusted provider to our customers.

L3Harris is seeking to hire a Senior Software Engineer who will be responsible for developing software applications and lead and/or participate in the entire software development life cycle. The candidate requires to have a good knowledge base of engineering principles, theories and techniques and a passion for relevant new technologies.

  • Lead and/or participate in the entire software development life cycle including software design, implementation, code reviews, unit testing, integration, and debugging for new products and existing ones, including UI applications and frameworks.
  • Drive continuous iterative Agile software planning and development.
  • Utilize software engineering principles, processes, and industry best practices with the ability to apply them in daily work. Read, analyze, and interpret requirements and common government specifications.
  • Interact with systems, software, and program management to ensure design and implementation meet customer requirements.
  • Ensure that products/projects delivered meet customer requirements and specifications.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field and 6 years of software experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.  In lieu of degree, 10 years of software experience.
  • Applicable experience includes the following:
    • 4+ years using a modern JavaScript framework (such as React).
    • 2+ years of experience of Java and/or C/C++ development.
    • 2+ years of experience in server-side and client-side testing.
    • 2+ years of experience working in Linux with a background in administering servers.
    • 2+ years of experience with DevOps CI/CD pipeline (Jenkins, Make, Conan, etc.).
  • Active Top Secret or TS/SCI security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Satcom fundamentals and ground-based satcom programming experience.

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role in Colorado is $78,000 - $173,500. 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.

The application window for this requisition is anticipated to close April 30, 2024.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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