Specialist, Software Engineering

L3Harris Technologies; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Plano, TX seeks a Specialist, Software Engineer to design and maintain a multi-staged DevSecOps pipeline for multiple programs, with nightly tests and packaging for release. The ADG division develops disruptive technologies for UAS, radar, and RF sensors, combining small company agility with large company experience.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in software engineering, strong C++/C#, security clearance, and CI/CD, container tools, and Agile practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in computer/software engineering.
• Strong development experience in C++ and C#.
• U.S. citizen with an active security clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 4 years of prior relevant experience; Graduate Degree with 2+ years; in lieu of a degree 8 years experience.
• Experience with CI/CD, DevSecOps, and Agile workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design infrastructure and automated systems to support distributed architecture and deployment of large program platforms.
• Develop functional and unit tests; follow Software Development Process and coding standards.
• Investigate root causes of complex issues and implement solutions, independently or with a team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering to define interfaces and performance requirements.
• Support all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements, design, implementation, and testing.
• Use modeling tools to establish operating data and evaluate results.
• Participate in peer reviews and repair defects.

Skills

C++

C#

DevSecOps

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Gitlab

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

LaTex

SonarQube

Doxygen

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 Engineering

Job Code: 42538

Job Location: Plano, TX - On Site

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

Job Description

As a Specialist, Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and maintaining a customizable multi-staged DevSecOps software pipeline for multiple programs. This pipeline must be able to upscale and easily replicated for other development environments. Software must also run thought nightly tests, report failure of any stage, and package the software for release. The Agile Development Group (ADG) division specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience.

Essential Functions

• Design infrastructure and automated systems to support distributed architecture and develop tools to manage configuration and deployment of large program platforms.
• Design, document, develop functional and unit test software for systems in accordance with the Software Development Process and coding standards and guidelines.
• Investigate root cause of complex issues, and implement solutions, working independently or with a multi-discipline team.
• Work closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system
• Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, hardware-software integration, and formal test
• Utilize modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, prototype, and evaluate results
• Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and repair defects

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with an active Department of War Security Clearance
• 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, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in computer/software engineering field
• Minimum of 5 years C++, C# development in a professional environment

Preferred Additional Skills

• Gitlab pipeline experience
• Experience with Modern C++, C#, Python, and bash
• Experience with Agile Scrum/Kanban development processes and procedures
• Familiar with containerized development and tools like Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm in a Linux environment
• Knowledge of DevSecOps standards and CI/CD Pipelines with Gitlab focus.
• Experience with vcpkg, , LaTex, SonarQube, and Doxygen is a plus

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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