Associate, Software Engineer

L3HHCM20; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Herndon, VA is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to support software development for Linux and Windows applications, focusing on military mission systems or image processing desktop apps. The role emphasizes ownership, hard work, learning, and strong interpersonal skills as part of a dynamic, change-as-needed environment.

Candidates should be pursuing or have completed a BS in CS or EE within the last 12 months.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or related field, or have completed within the last 12 months.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Experience with software development for Linux/Windows applications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for software development support for Linux and/or Windows applications.
• Work on applications that are primarily military mission systems or image processing desktop software.
• Demonstrate good work ethic, ownership, and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

Skills

C/C++/Java experience

Windows OS experience

DoD security clearance eligibility

Software development

OO design & analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CUDA

Job description

Job Title: Associate, Software Engineer

Job ID: 39375

Job Location: Herndon, VA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days -- totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description

• Be responsible for software development support for Linux and/or Windows applications.
• Applications are primarily military mission systems or image processing desktop applications.
• Hardware communications interfacing experience is a plus.
• Be hard working, technically competent, possess pride in ownership and a good work ethic.
• Have a strong desire to learn, possess good interpersonal skills and decision making/critical thinking skills.
• Be dynamic and adaptable to change.
• Set the highest ethical standards for self and others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or related field or have completed their Bachelor's degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

Preferred Skills

• Software development/maintenance experience.
• C, C , VC and/or Java experience
• Window OS experience.
• Applicant must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
• Familiarity with software patterns and/or modern design methodology
• Object-Oriented Design and Analysis
• GUI design and development experience
• Familiarity with software lifecycle process.
• Hardware communications interfacing experience
• Containerization (i.e. Docker, Kubernetes) experience
• GPU development experience is a plus. I.e. CUDA

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 $97,000 -$116,400. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $84,500 - $101,400. 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.