Senior Software Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the defense sector is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design innovative software solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex microservices in a multi-network environment, contributing to national security through cutting-edge technology. You will collaborate with systems engineering, debug real-time simulations, and present your findings to stakeholders. Join a team that values professional growth and inclusivity, where your expertise will make a significant impact on mission-critical projects. If you are passionate about technology and thrive in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with object-oriented design.
• Experience in military systems and standards is an asset.
• Strong English communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Design software solutions and contribute to software architecture.
• Conduct independent research and provide new solutions.
• Debugging software problems for near real-time simulation.

Skills

C#

ASP.NET

.Net Core

REST APIs

WebAssembly

Blazor

CI/CD pipelines

client-server protocols

networking protocols

relational databases (MySQL)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

HyperV

Job description

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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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 the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

The L3Harris MAPPS Global business is a leading global supplier of controls and simulation solutions for marine, power and space sectors. Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, L3Harris MAPPS Inc. has businesses and sites in Canada, Germany, India, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom. L3Harris MAPPS Inc. is a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies.

About your next Challenge as a Senior Software Engineer:

What will you do:

• Design software solutions and contribute to software architecture designs;
• Understand and develop microservices solution that operates in a complex, multi-network environment;
• Conduct independent research and provide new solutions to problems;
• Interact with systems engineering on technical issues;
• Debugging software problems for near real-time simulation;
• Conduct and prepare presentations and demonstrations;
  
  
  

Required Skills and Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Computer or Software Engineering (or equivalent experience), or Electrical or Systems Engineering with software experience;
• Minimum 10 years software engineering experience which must include object-oriented design and programming, C#, ASP.NET and .Net Core;
• Experience building web applications, using web technologies such as REST APIs, WebAssembly, and Blazor;
• Experience with distributed systems;
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines;
• Experience with client-server and networking protocols, such as Http, SNMP, Websockets, and TCP stack;
• Experience in military systems and standards is an asset;
• Experience required with relational databases (MySQL or others);
• Excellent technical communication of ideas and design;
  
  
  

Preferred Additionnal Skills:

• Experience with or knowledge of Linux, and virtualization and containerization, such as Docker, Kubernetes, and HyperV;
• Experience designing and developing highly available, fault tolerant and distributed systems;
• Experience with message broker systems such as RabbitMQ or similar;
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills combined with a strong technical presence.
• Capable of multitasking between 2 or more projects concurrently;
• Able to work independently and in a team-based environment;
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills
  
  
  

Eligibility Criteria (Mandatory):

• Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2 / NATO Secret security clearance.
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
  
  
  

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. 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. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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