Skip to main content

Scientist, Software Engineer

Greenville, Texas

Job ID 17196
Apply Now

Overview

On the L3Harris team, your job is to secure the world. We don’t work here just for the advanced technology and equipment: We work here because we know what – and who – we’re protecting. From families to the intelligence community, and from our climate to our men and women in uniform – we’re making the world a safer place. Working in Software with L3Harris you'll join our team of qualified, diverse individuals and work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, global scope, and a collaborative team setting.

  • Full Time
  • Level: Experienced
  • Location: On Site
  • Glassdoor Reviews and Company Rating

Success Profile

What makes a successful Engineer at L3Harris?
Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Innovative
  • Technical
  • Influential
  • Critical Thinker
  • Analytical
  • Detail Oriented

Quote

As a kid, I would watch a lot of space shuttle launches and build a million space-themed LEGO sets. Today, I’m part of a team supporting NASA’s Artemis mission to the moon and beyond. Building flawless solutions for the final frontier is a dream come true.

Associate, Structural Engineering

L3Harris Work Perks

  • Health

    • Medical with a High Deductible and traditional PPO plan options, as well as, vision and a full array of supplemental health benefits
    • A doctors' service to help with referrals and second opinions for you, your family, and parents
  • Family

    • 4 weeks of paid parental leave for moms and dads
    • Fertility treatment
    • Subsidized backup childcare and eldercare
    • Adoption assistance - $5,000 per adoption/$15,000 per employee
    • Pet insurance
  • Well-Being

    • No cap to your PTO time (for exempt employees)
    • Dress for your day - wear what works for you at work
    • Legal plan for you, your family, and parents
    • Discount platform

Job Description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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: Scientist, Software Engineer

Job Code: 17196

Job Location: Greenville, TX

Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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.

About L3Harris Technologies:

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Description:

L3Harris is currently seeking a Scientist, Software Engineer to join our team. This position will be based at our Greenville, TX facility and offers a 9/80 schedule.

Essential Functions:

  • Actively drive execution of development schedules in support of program Milestones.
  • Keep PE/PM/Leadership aware of current status/issues/blockers/risks
  • Represent Software Engineering at Engineering Program Review and other leadership/stakeholder meetings regarding development status, plans, and Action Items.
  • Facilitate collaboration across Software Engineering groups
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and specifications.
  • Manage complex, cross-functional software engineering projects with strategic significance.
  • Influence acceptance of new practices, approaches, and technologies in software engineering.
  • Document software designs, practices, and development procedures.
  • Support continuous improvement, process innovation and lessons learned activities into software development process.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Qualifications:

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance, which requires U.S Citizenship.
  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
  • A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • TS/SCI Clearance
  • 10+years in Object Oriented Programming with a strong focus on Java
  • 10+ years using software configuration management tools (e.g. Git, SVN, etc.)
  • Experience breaking down intricate projects into manageable segments, delegating the tasks to appropriate team members, and meticulously supervising the progression to ensure successful completion.
  • Basic financial acumen with the ability to discern how operational changes can enhance profitability.
  • Experience with communications system integration, RF systems, computer, network, storage, software development, Multi-Level Security systems, and mission interface designs.
  • Understanding of virtualization, containerization, and hybrid computing environments.
  • Independent work ethic, following verbal or written instructions with minimal supervision.
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies and version control.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Exceptional organizational skills: disciplined approach to prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and managing concurrent responsibilities.

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 résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, 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 proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.

Join Our Talent Community

Sign up for job alerts and be the first to know about our job openings.

Select a job category and location, then click "Add" for each saved search. Finally, click "Sign Up" to create your job alert.

Interested In

Upload Resume (Optional)

Awards and Recognition

Indeed Work Wellbeing Awards - 2024
HRC
2023 Bloomberg Gender Reporting Framework
CEO Action
Catalyst CEO
NSBE
2024 Readers Choice Top 50 Employers
2023 Best Employers for Veterans
2024 DEI Best Place to Work For Disability Inclusion
Catalyst Logo
Americas Best Large Employers
Yello + WayUp Top 100 Internship Programs 2024