Senior Specialist, Software Engineering - C2 NDPP

L3Harris Technologies; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 97,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Education assistance

Parental leave

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Colorado Springs is seeking a Senior Specialist, Software Engineering to design, develop, and maintain space command and control (C2) systems software. The role spans the full software development lifecycle and requires on-site work in Colorado Springs, CO.

The ideal candidate has extensive Java full stack experience, strong knowledge of modern containerized/cloud-native tech, and the ability to obtain a Security+ certification and TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with minimum 6 years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree with minimum 4 years of related experience.
• Active US Secret security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including testing and documentation.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees.
• Manage large projects or processes within and outside the immediate job area.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and enhance space command and control (C2) systems software as a Java full stack engineer.

Skills

Java

Java full stack

Spring Boot

C/C++

Python

SQL/Relational Databases

RabbitMQ

Kafka

NiFi

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

DevOps

RHEL

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Graduate Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Confluence

Jira

GitLab

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 Specialist, Software Engineering - C2 NDPP

Job Code: 44695

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have 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 on-site in Colorado Springs, CO.

Essential Functions

• Working under general oversight, 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
• Responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area.
• May manage large projects or processes that are both inside and outside of immediate job area
• Communicates within and outside of own function or business area and has responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization
• Work consists of making moderate to substantial enhancements to systems and processes to improve performance of job area
• Develop software as a Java full stack engineer
• Ability to obtain a Security+ Certification in less than 60 days
• Ability to obtain a US TS/SCI security clearance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience
• Active US Secret security clearance

Preferred Additional Skills

• 4 years of experience in software development with a focus on Java full stack development
• Knowledgeable in the full software development lifecycle from requirements elicitation to deployment
• Experience working with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• Experience with Cloud Native Technologies (microservices, containers, Docker, Kubernetes, DevOps, etc.)
• Experience developing and deploying software using a CI/CD pipeline
• Experience with Agile software development and the software development lifecycle
• Experience utilizing team collaboration tools (Confluence, Jira, GitLab)
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Experience with Apache NiFi
• Experience with RabbitMQ message broker
• Experience with Apache Kafka
• Experience developing software in Java using Spring Boot framework
• Experience developing software in C/C++ or Python
• Experience with relational databases
• Understanding of SDA mission data sets
• Knowledge of asynchronous programming

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado Springs is $97,000.00 - $180,000.00. 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 requisition is anticipated to close 12/17/2026.

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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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