Associate Software Engineer – Mission Systems (DoD-eligible)

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

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.