Senior Associate, Software Engineering

L3Harris Technologies; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Senior Associate, Software Engineering to design and develop mission-critical software infrastructure in our System Software group. The role focuses on embedded real-time development and cross-functional collaboration to meet national security needs.

You will work across Windows, Linux, and embedded RTOS environments, contributing from requirements through testing while advancing performance and reliability of defense systems in Salt Lake City, UT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• 3–4 years of professional software development experience using object-oriented programming.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Architect next-generation, mission-critical software infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define interfaces for software and hardware components.
• Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and testing.
• Contribute to software test plans, procedures, and documentation.
• Demonstrate depth of knowledge in programming languages, compilers, and application execution.
• Engage in peer reviews and defect tracking/resolution.
• Utilize Windows, Linux, and embedded RTOS targets for development.

Skills

C++

Multithreading

Embedded systems

RTOS

DoD knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

VxWorks

Linux

Windows

Networking protocols

GDB/debugging

Job description

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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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.

Job Title: Senior Associate, Software Engineering

Job Code: 43079

Job Location: Onsite - Salt Lake City, UT

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Off every other Friday)

Job Description

L3Harris seeks skilled Software Engineers to join our System Software group, where you will architect next-generation, mission-critical solutions. Our team is responsible for developing the core software infrastructure that integrates advanced communications technologies across complex subsystems. Join us to tackle deep engineering challenges that directly enable national security and define the future operational capabilities of vital defense systems.

Essential Functions

• Knowledge and experience of embedded real-time software development (VxWorks/Linux).
• Work closely with cross-functional team members to develop operational performance requirements, interface software and hardware components, and collaborate on system design.
• Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and formal testing.
• Contribute to software test plans, procedures, and other relevant technical documentation.
• Demonstrates depth of knowledge in programming languages, compilers, and application execution.
• Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and repair defects.
• Utilize a variety of software languages on Windows, Linux and embedded real time operating systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, or related field.
• A minimum of 3-4 years of professional experience in software development particularly utilizing object-oriented programming methodologies.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Strong C++ skills.
• Experience with high performance and multi-threaded programming.
• Demonstrates depth of knowledge in programming languages, compilers, and application execution.
• Demonstrated curiosity and ability to learn outside of core discipline.
• Experience with hands-on software development and troubleshooting on embedded targets utilizing an RTOS (Real-Time Operating System).
• Working knowledge of signal processing, control systems theory, or networking fundamentals.
• Familiarity with key protocols such as IP, UDP, TCP, IPSec, DDS, or SNMP.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Solid presentation and writing skills.Previous professional experience working within the Department of Defense (DoD) or intelligence community.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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.

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.

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