Senior Associate, Software Engineering (C2 NDPP)

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Colorado Springs is seeking a Sr Associate Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain space command and control (C2) systems.

You will work with cross-functional teams across the full software lifecycle to deliver robust Java-based applications. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of related experience, with opportunities to obtain a Security+ certification and US Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher with 2+ years related experience; or 6 years of related experience in lieu of degree.
• Ability to obtain Security+ certification in less than 60 days.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.
• At least 2 years of experience in Java full stack development.

Responsibilities

• Participating in all phases of the software development life cycle, creating software test procedures, developing software programs, preparing related documentation, conducting peer reviews, identifying, tracking, and resolving software defects
• Clearly and succinctly convey information and ideas
• Collaborate effectively with small teams of software engineers
• Develop software as a Java full stack engineer

Skills

Java full stack

Security+

Secret clearance

Agile

Relational databases

GitLab

Docker

Jira/Confluence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Equivalent experience (6 yrs)

Tools

Apache NiFi

RabbitMQ

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: Sr Associate, Software Engineering – C2 NDPP

Job Code: 44021

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked (Every Other Friday Off)

Job Description:

In a fast moving and increasingly complex world, L3Harris is anticipating and rapidly responding to challenges with agile technology – creating a safer and more secure future. L3Harris is seeking a dynamic Software Engineer who is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining space command and control (C2) systems software. The Software Engineer will work with cross-functional engineering teams to develop and assess software interfaces, operational performance requirements, and overall system design. The ideal candidate should have experience with the full software development lifecycle. This position is located in Colorado Springs, CO.

Essential Functions:

• Participating in all phases of the software development life cycle, creating software test procedures, developing software programs, preparing related documentation, conducting peer reviews, identifying, tracking, and resolving software defects
• Clearly and succinctly convey information and ideas
• Collaborate effectively with small teams of software engineers
• Develop software as a Java full stack engineer

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain a Security+ Certification in less than 60 days
• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance
• At least 2 years of experience in software development with a focus on Java full stack development

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledgeable in the full software development lifecycle from requirements elicitation to deployment
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Strong organization of open software tasks
• Understanding of software engineering principles and industry best practices, including Agile development
• Ability to work in a team environment to potentially include duties in other technical disciplines
• Experience with Apache NiFi
• Experience with RabbitMQ message broker
• Experience with relational databases
• Knowledge of asynchronous programming
• Familiarity with source code repositories (e.g., GitLab)
• Experience with agile development tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
• Understanding of containerization and developing/deploying in containerized environments
• Knowledge of Tanzu and Docker

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state is $74,500-$138,500. 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.

The application window for this position will close on 10/30/2026.

#LI-ZB2

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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