Senior Associate, Software Engineering or Specialist, Software Engineering

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Salt Lake City is seeking a Senior Associate, Software Engineering to contribute to design, implementation, integration, and testing of high-performance mission systems. You will collaborate across engineering teams to deliver reliable software solutions for growth programs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in CS/CE/EE and 2–4 years of experience (or an advanced degree with extra experience). DoD security clearance eligibility is a key consideration, with up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 2–4 years experience or graduate degree with additional years of experience.
• Experience with embedded software development and modern tools/practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, integrate, and test software for growth programs.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to align designs.
• Create test procedures and verification documentation.
• Participate in technical reviews and design improvements.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.

Skills

Embedded software

Software design

Cross-functional teamwork

Agile development

Rust

Education

Bachelor's in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Kubernetes

FPGA/SOC

Messaging middleware

Rust programming

Cisco networking

Embedded Linux

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: 42404

Job Location: Salt Lake City

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

Job Description:

This Software Engineering position supports software development activities for key growth programs. The engineer contributes to the design, implementation, integration, and testing of modern software solutions. This role collaborates across engineering teams to deliver reliable, high‑performance mission systems.

Essential Functions:

• Perform software development across requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams ensuring alignment between hardware and software.
• Develop software test procedures and verification documentation.
• Participate in technical reviews and contribute to design improvements.
• Support program cost, schedule, and technical objectives.
• Travel may be required up to approximately 10%, depending on program needs.
• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum 2-4 years related experience OR Graduate Degree with additional years of experience, depending on level.
• Experience with modern software development tools and practices, targeting embedded software development.
• Eligible for a DoD security clearance; current Secret or Top Secret clearance preferred.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Understanding of networking architecture and design principles.
• Experience developing for embedded Linux.
• Background with relevant technologies such as Kubernetes, FPGA/SOC, messaging middleware, etc.
• Experience developing with the Rust programming language.
• Cisco certification or equivalent networking expertise.
• Familiarity with secure comms or related digital signal processing disciplines.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering environments.
• Experience developing complex software systems across multiple domains.
• Development experience using agile methodologies.

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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