Senior Associate, Software Engineering

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Yorba Linda (CA); On-site; USD 118,485,000 - 220,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

EAP

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Yorba Linda, CA, is seeking a Senior Associate, Software Engineering to design and debug embedded software for GPS and related navigation systems, ensuring performance under strict requirements. You will work on embedded C/C++ development, write design documentation, and collaborate with systems engineers.

A SECRET clearance is required or can be pursued. This role offers a 4/10 schedule with on-site work and opportunities for growth within a mission-focused

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 2 years of prior relevant experience in the design and analysis of realtime embedded software.
• Master of Science or advanced degree preferred and 0-2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to embedded C/C++ development for GPS and related equipment, including integration and debugging on target hardware.
• Develop high-quality documentation covering design details and demonstrating compliance to requirements
• Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Skills

Embedded C/C++ development

GPS/PNT concepts

Documentation

SECRET clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

6+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

MBSE toolchains

Agile / Scrum

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 Number: 45882

Job Location: Yorba Linda, CA

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour shifts 4 days a week

Job Description:

IEC, Navigation Solutions delivers advanced military GPS and broader Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) capabilities that support mission requirements across weapons systems, ground platforms, airborne assets, maritime systems, and space environments. Navigation Solutions products are engineered to provide resilient PNT performance for the warfighter operating in denied or degraded environments. This role directly ensures that GPS receivers and simulators maintain mission effectiveness when exposed to adversarial threats and operational challenges.

A key responsibility of this role is to develop and debug robust embedded software to fulfill strict performance requirements related to GPS user equipment. This role expands beyond coding, testing and debugging, and includes analysis of requirements, producing detailed documentation, conducting proof-of-concept evaluation of design alternatives, conducting code reviews, and other similar tasks.

Successful candidates perform complex professional software engineering assignments requiring advanced problem-solving skills. This requisition, and any potential offer, is contingent upon the award of government contracts and adherence to contract budgets.

Essential Functions:

• Actively contribute to embedded C/C++ development for GPS and related equipment, including integration and debugging on target hardware
• Develop high-quality documentation covering design details and demonstrating compliance to requirements
• Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent, and 2 years of prior relevant experience in the design and analysis of realtime embedded software.
• Master of Science or advanced degree preferred and 0-2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Exposure to modern GPS concepts including signal selection, acquisition and tracking, Position, Velocity, and Time (PVT) calculation, data demodulation, signal correction, jamming and spoofing
• Exposure to software development using Agile / Scrum methodologies
• Exposure to embedded system development in C/C++
• Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and related toolchains
• Familiar with Defense industry typical documentation and milestone reviews
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Work is performed on-site in Yorba Linda, with 4/10 schedule preferred. Additional work schedules of 5/8 or 9/80 are also considered.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $41.35 - $76.90 per hour. 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.

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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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