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Job Title: Software Configuration Management Sr. Assoc

Job Code: 32245

Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

Job Description:

L3Harris Broadband Communications Systems is currently seeking a dynamic, hands-on Build and Release Engineer for our Software Configuration Management Team. This position specializes in managing, documenting, and enhancing our organization's software programs and ensures timely software releases. The main responsibility of therelease engineer is to use automation tools, like Jenkins, to increase efficiencies of building and releasing critical software. Your work will contribute directly to the security of our nation.  

Essential Functions:

• Advanced Scripting and Pipeline Automation – Scripting languages such as bash, python, groovy, etc., to automate manual tasks, and experience with Unix, Cmake, Docker (or other similar containerization tools)
• Troubleshooting– Ability to diagnose complex CI/CD, build, and deployment issues to ensure reliable and repeatable releases. Identify root causes of build and release failures and implement durable fixes in fast-paced environments.

• Analytical Thinking– Ability to analyze, critique, and follow software build instructions
• Collaboration – Working closely with the engineering leadership, software developers, program and Systems Engineers, the Systems & Software Quality Assurance team, and others involved in the software release process 
• Communication Skills– Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, as release engineers communicate with various personnel and write software release reference materials 
• Time Management– Release engineers are relied upon to process software products in a timely manner, supporting programs to meet critical deadlines 
• Change Management– Ability to adapt to changes or unexpected barriers in the software build and release process, including rescheduled deadlines 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in CS, CE, or equivalent software degree Bachelor’s Degree in CS, CE, or equivalent software degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience, in software development, preferably software build/release experience OR Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.  
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance 

Preferred Additional Skills/Qualifications:

• Strong team player
• Ability to communicate confidently and concisely with both engineers and non-engineers 

• Proven ability to translate vision/strategy into clear priorities and direction 
• Highly collaborative with a proven ability to quickly establish trust and credibility among peers and customers 
• Experience navigating matrix organizations to identify key stakeholders and create efficiencies in related efforts 
• Demonstrated history of embracing change and continually pushing for organizational improvement 
• Well-developed sense of workplace empathy and a high level of emotional intelligence 

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability

• Active U.S. security clearance 
• Advanced degree in CS or CE 

• A strong knowledge of modern software development tools, technology, processes, and techniques, including agile, DevSecOps, and containerization 
• Experience with Jenkins, Artifactory, Git, Teamcenter, Collaborator, and the Atlassian Tool Suite (Bitbucket, JIRA, Confluence)

• Experience managing development and products that include open source software 
• Experience developing software for Department of Defense and intelligence community applications, including familiarity with AS9100D and AS9115A

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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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