Specialist, Software Engineering 1

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Salt Lake City is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to develop and sustain modern software applications with a focus on .NET backend services and Angular/TypeScript front-end development. This Level 3 role collaborates with UX designers, product users, and cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable software across the full lifecycle.

The successful candidate will contribute to design, development, testing, and production support, emphasizing secure coding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain backend applications, services, and APIs using C# and modern .NET.
• Design and implement responsive web interfaces using Angular and TypeScript.
• Develop and support service integrations, business logic, data-access components, and application interfaces.
• Translate user needs and system requirements into scalable software solutions.
• Participate in all software development lifecycle phases from requirements through production support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure usable, accessible interfaces and aligned operational needs.
• Apply secure coding practices, input validation, and proper error handling.

Skills

Security clearance

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

ASP.NET Core

Entity Framework Core

SQL Server

Angular

RxJS

Azure DevOps

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Containerized deployments

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: 42575

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT (On-Site)

Job Schedule: 9/80 work schedule

employees work 9 out of 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to develop and sustain modern software applications with a primary emphasis on .NET backend services and Angular/TypeScript front-end development. This Level 3 role works under general supervision and contributes across the software development lifecycle for moderately complex programs and projects.

The successful candidate will collaborate with UX designers, product users, systems engineers, software and hardware teams, test engineers, and program leadership to deliver secure, reliable, and intuitive applications. The role requires sound engineering judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to recommend practical improvements to software, development processes, and user experience.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain backend applications, services, and APIs using C# and modern .NET.
• Design and implement responsive, maintainable web user interfaces using Angular and TypeScript.
• Develop and support service integrations, business logic, data-access components, and application interfaces.
• Translate user needs, UX designs, and system requirements into usable, scalable software solutions.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, formal test, deployment, and production support.
• Collaborate with UX designers and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure user interfaces are usable, consistent, accessible, and aligned with operational needs.
• Apply secure coding practices, input validation, authorization controls, and appropriate error handling in application and API development.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and user-interface test procedures; support software quality assurance activities.
• Analyze and improve application performance, stability, scalability, maintainability, and security.
• Participate in peer code and design reviews; identify, track, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including software designs, API/interface definitions, test procedures, and user-facing documentation as needed.
• Provide technical guidance and review support to less-experienced engineers as appropriate.
• Contribute to technical estimates, bids, proposals, and planning activities in response to customer and program needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience with ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, SQL Server, and relational database design.
• Experience with Angular component architecture, RxJS, state management, and automated front-end testing.
• Experience developing secure APIs using established authentication and authorization standards.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated build/test environments, and containerized deployments.
• Familiarity with distributed systems, message-based architectures, TCP/IP networking, and hardware or external-system integrations.
• Experience working on Department of Defense programs or in a regulated engineering environment.
• Active U.S. security clearance.
• Experience collaborating directly with UX professionals and applying usability, accessibility, and human-factors considerations to web application design.

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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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