Sr. Associate, Software Engineering

L3Harris Technologies; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a candidate pursuing or who has completed a Master’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering to contribute to software development for Linux/Windows, with opportunities in GUI, hardware interfacing, and GPU-accelerated projects.

You will work on mission-critical systems and image processing desktop environments, applying software patterns and OO design while collaborating across teams. A security clearance eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed a Master’s in Computer or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience developing software for Linux and Windows.
• Familiarity with C, C++, or VC++.
• Exposure to software patterns and modern design methodologies.
• Background in object-oriented design and analysis.
• GUI design and development experience.
• Familiarity with the software lifecycle process.
• Experience with hardware interfacing is a plus.
• Containerization with Docker or Kubernetes is a plus.
• CUDA/GPU development experience is a plus.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance (US citizens).

Responsibilities

• Provide software development support for Linux and Windows apps.
• Work on applications used in mission-critical systems or image processing desktop environments.
• Collaborate on hardware interfacing as needed.
• Contribute to GUI-based software development and support.
• Participate in software lifecycle activities and related engineering efforts.
• Support containerized and GPU-accelerated development as part of the role.

Skills

Linux/Windows development

C/C++ programming

Object-oriented design

GUI design

Software lifecycle

Hardware interfacing

Software patterns

Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

CUDA/GPU programming

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Requirements

Must have:

• We require candidates who are currently pursuing a Masters degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or who completed one within the past 12 months.
• We value experience with software development for Linux and/or Windows applications.
• We prefer familiarity with C, C++, or VC++.
• We look for exposure to software patterns and modern design methodologies.
• We consider object-oriented design and analysis experience a plus.
• We value GUI design and development experience.
• We prefer familiarity with the software lifecycle process.
• We consider hardware communications interfacing experience an advantage.
• We value containerization experience with tools such as Docker or Kubernetes.
• We consider GPU development experience, including CUDA, a plus.
• We may require the ability to obtain a security clearance, which is generally available only to U.S. citizens.

Responsibilities

• We provide software development support for Linux and/or Windows applications.
• We work on applications used in military mission systems or image processing desktop environments.
• We collaborate on hardware communications interfacing when needed.
• We contribute to the development and support of GUI-based software.
• We participate in software lifecycle activities and related engineering efforts.
• We may support containerized and GPU-accelerated development work as part of the role.

Company

We are L3Harris Technologies, an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a respectful, dignified, and discrimination-free workplace. We offer a competitive salary range in select regions, along with a broad benefits package that may include

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

We also maintain a drug-free workplace, perform pre-employment testing and background checks where permitted, and may require candidates to meet security clearance eligibility and government investigation requirements. We may also share applicant information within our subsidiaries and affiliated companies for consideration of other opportunities.