Specialist, Software Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company‑paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Colorado Springs, CO, is seeking a Specialist, Software Engineer to serve as Scrum Master for an ATLAS development team. The role involves facilitating Agile ceremonies, removing impediments, and ensuring strong team delivery.

You will contribute to testing activities, validate user stories, and support integration events for high‑quality software used in real‑world operations. The position offers an opportunity to work on mission‑critical national security challenges,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, there is a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Scrum Master for an ATLAS development team, including facilitating daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Work closely with Product Owners, developers, testers, and cross‑functional partners to ensure smooth and predictable Agile delivery.
• Perform functional testing of user stories, including writing and executing test cases, participating in integration events, and validating acceptance criteria.
• Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including design, implementation, integration, and test.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum facilitation

Team collaboration

Software testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

8+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

DoD 8570 compliant

CompTIA Security+

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: Specialist, Software Engineer

Job Code: 44016

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO

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

Job Description: Join L3Harris and the ATLAS team to support mission‑critical capabilities that directly serve the U.S. Space Force. In this role, you will serve as the Scrum Master for one of the ATLAS software development teams, facilitating Agile ceremonies, removing impediments, and ensuring strong team delivery. In addition to Scrum Master responsibilities, you will contribute to testing activities by validating user stories, supporting integration events, and helping ensure high‑quality software delivery. This position offers the opportunity to work on meaningful national security challenges, collaborate with highly technical teams, and support software used in real‑world operations.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as Scrum Master for an ATLAS development team, including facilitating daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Work closely with Product Owners, developers, testers, and cross‑functional partners to ensure smooth and predictable Agile delivery.
• Perform functional testing of user stories, including writing and executing test cases, participating in integration events, and validating acceptance criteria.
• Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including design, implementation, integration, and test.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, there is a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Possess or ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Professional experience supporting Agile software development teams
• Proficient knowledge of Agile methodologies, including Scrum practices, team facilitation, and backlog management
• Experience performing software testing activities, including writing test cases, executing tests, and validating acceptance criteria
• Ability to understand software development workflows and collaborate closely with engineers, testers, and product owners
• DoD 8570 compliant, CompTIA Security+ certification

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state is $84,500-$157,500. 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.

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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