Specialist, Software Engineer

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 180,000; 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. is seeking a Specialist, Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain large-scale image processing software and data systems for image science and remote sensing programs.

The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to meet performance goals using C++ and Python in Linux environments. The ideal candidate has strong OO design and debugging skills, with experience in software integration and secure development practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years relevant experience or graduate degree with 2+ years.
• Experience in OO design, debugging, and software integration.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python software development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, integrate, and sustain software components using C++ and/or Python.
• Support the full software development lifecycle in Linux environments.
• Develop and maintain software interfaces, services, and data-processing capabilities for mission applications.
• Troubleshoot software defects and support integration, test, and deployment activities.
• Apply secure software-development practices and comply with program security requirements.

Skills

C++

Python

Object-oriented design

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Graduate degree in related field

Tools

Git

Jira

Confluence

AWS

Kubernetes

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: 46064

Job Location: Chantilly, VA, Rochester, NY, Melbourne, FL

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

Job Description

L3Harris is seeking a Software Engineer to support image science and remote sensing programs. This role will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining large-scale image processing software and data systems. The Software Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop software interfaces that meet operational performance requirements and align with overall system architecture. The ideal candidate will have experience with scalable data infrastructure, image processing, and geospatial applications.

Essential Functions

• Design, develop, test, integrate, and sustain software components using C++ and/or Python
• Support the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, code review, integration, test, deployment, and sustainment in Linux environments
• Develop and maintain software interfaces, services, and data-processing capabilities supporting mission applications
• Troubleshoot software defects and support integration, test, and deployment activities
• Apply secure software-development practices and comply with program security requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or a Graduate degree with 2 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, 8 or more years of directly related experience will be considered.
• Experience with object-oriented design, debugging, and software integration
• Proficiency developing and maintaining software applications using C++ and/or Python

Preferred Additional Skills

• TS/SCI security clearance.
• Experience with source control (Git), Agile development tools (Jira, Confluence), automated testing, and continuous software-delivery practices
• Experience developing, deploying, or sustaining applications in Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments
• Experience building or supporting cloud-native applications using containers, Kubernetes, or related orchestration platforms
• Familiarity with image-processing concepts, algorithms, and analysis techniques
• Familiarity with remote-sensing systems, including sensor modalities, data collection, and geospatial applications
• Active TS/SCI security clearance

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $97,000 - $180,000. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont 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. 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.

Benefits

• health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• parental leave
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays

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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