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L3Harris Technologies · Fort Wayne, IN

# Specialist, Software Engineering

Fort Wayne, IN On-site Software Engineering 

Listed on L3Harris Technologies’s official careers site. Listed as of November 2, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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## 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: 46173 Job Location: Fort Wayne, IN Job Schedule: 9/80 Job Description: L3Harris is seeking a skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join our Space Systems team. In this role, you will contribute to the development and enhancement of software solutions that support the strategic objectives of the organization. This is a hands-on, on-site position that involves close collaboration with a dynamic, multidisciplinary engineering team to design, develop, and maintain software used for the integration, test, verification, and operational readiness of deliverable products.

### Essential Functions

Participate in the full software development lifecycle to create software solutions used to integrate and test complex customer-deliverable hardware. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to understand mission needs and define, document, and refine software requirements and designs. Design, implement, review, integrate, and test software using a variety of programming languages, including C++, C, XML, and Python, across Windows and Linux platforms.

Support hardware integration and test activities, including software troubleshooting, defect resolution, performance improvement, and technical problem-solving. Apply software engineering best practices and established DevOps processes to deliver efficient, reliable, and maintainable solutions. Leverage automation, reuse, and emerging AI-enabled development tools to improve productivity, quality, and long-term software reliability.

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required for this position.

### Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years prior related experience. Experience in one or more programming languages such as C++, Python, or similar. Experience with the full software development lifecycle (SDLC). Experience in software integration and test, with strong software development and troubleshooting skills.

### Preferred Additional Skills

Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket) or similar configuration management and defect-tracking tools. Experience with Agile methodologies, including Scrum practices, team facilitation, and backlog management. Experience with DevOps tools and technologies for virtualization and automation (e.g. Docker, Jenkins, CMake, git/Bitbucket, Artifactory). Experience with object-oriented software architecture and design.

Experience using AI-assisted and agentic software development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Codex, Claude Code, or similar) to improve software design, implementation, debugging, testing, code review, and engineering productivity. Experience with SQL, NoSQL, POSTGRES, Elasticsearch or equivalent database infrastructures. Experience with drivers/hardware interfaces including PCIe, 1553, RS232, FPGAs, and other unique hardware.

Experience with UML diagrams such as class diagrams, component diagrams, state diagrams, sequence diagrams, etc. Experience with space hardware test methodologies and operations. #LI-KB1 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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish.

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## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Not stated
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 26, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 2, 2026
- Listed for: 7 days
- Location: Fort Wayne, IN
- Work arrangement: On-site[Apply on L3Harris Technologies’s careers site →](https://careers.l3harris.com/en/job/fort-wayne/specialist-software-engineering/4832/102227109072)

## Hiring at L3Harris Technologies
- Open jobs: 2,227
- New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections
- Tracked since: Aug 21, 2026

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