Senior Associate, Software Engineering

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

Senior Associate, Software Engineering Job Code: 43079 Job Location: Onsite - Salt Lake City, UT Job Schedule: 9/80 (Off every other Friday)

Job Description

L3Harris seeks skilled Software Engineers to join our System Software group, where you will architect next-generation, mission-critical solutions. Our team is responsible for developing the core software infrastructure that integrates advanced communications technologies across complex subsystems. Join us to tackle deep engineering challenges that directly enable national security and define the future operational capabilities of vital defense systems.

Essential Functions

Knowledge and experience of embedded real-time software development (VxWorks/Linux). Work closely with cross-functional team members to develop operational performance requirements, interface software and hardware components, and collaborate on system design. Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and formal testing.

Contribute to software test plans, procedures, and other relevant technical documentation. Demonstrates depth of knowledge in programming languages, compilers, and application execution. Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and repair defects. Utilize a variety of software languages on Windows, Linux and embedded real time operating systems.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, or related field. A minimum of 3-4 years of professional experience in software development particularly utilizing object-oriented programming methodologies. Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills

Strong C++ skills. Experience with high performance and multi-threaded programming. Demonstrated curiosity and ability to learn outside of core discipline. Experience with hands-on software development and troubleshooting on embedded targets utilizing an RTOS (Real-Time Operating System). Working knowledge of signal processing, control systems theory, or networking fundamentals. Familiarity with key protocols such as IP, UDP, TCP, IPSec, DDS, or SNMP.

Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment. Solid presentation and writing skills. Previous professional experience working within the Department of Defense (DoD) or intelligence community. #LI-PD2 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.

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