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Specialist, Software Engineer

Salt Lake City, Utah

Job ID 16382
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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
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  • Innovative
  • Technical
  • Influential
  • Critical Thinker
  • Analytical
  • Detail Oriented

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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.

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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: Specialist, Software Engineer

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Code: 16382

Job Schedule: 9/80, every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris is actively seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as a Software Engineer for the System Software Integration and Test Team. In this role, you will develop software applications that replicate real-world scenarios to validate that the software meets our end-user requirements. These applications will include simulators, emulators, and automation software. You will also be responsible for authoring documents (plans, descriptions, and reports), as well as working in the lab integrating the system software.  Integration efforts will be conducted at the system level on hardware using user interfaces, rather than at a lower component or unit level.

Additionally, you will collaborate closely with systems engineers to integrate software on various hardware platforms and work with other software and hardware engineers to identify deficiencies. Your expertise will be crucial in moving the team forward and ensuring the successful delivery of advanced software integration and test solutions tailored for diverse communication technologies.

Essential Functions:

  • Mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Ensure the team adheres to contractual requirements, meets cost and schedule constraints, and achieves functional and business objectives.
  • Oversee the development of software integration and test solutions catering to the unique needs of communications technologies.
  • Demonstrate proven leadership skills and experience in managing software integration efforts within communications technology projects.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive synergy and streamline processes for optimal efficiency.
  • Demonstrate highly analytical skills to evaluate technical data and programmatic data, from which decisions will be determined.
  • Collaborate with Engineering management in the creation and implementation of strategic plans to strengthen future growth and maximize efficiencies.
  • Lead efforts in responding to ‘Request for Proposals’ ensuring the capture of future contracts and growing cross-functional relationships with New Business Development Leaders

Basic Qualifications:

  •  Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience. 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.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • •    Proficient skills in Java, C#, and Source Control (e.g., Git)
    •    Proven experience in software development roles with a focus on software integration and test engineering focused on communications technology projects.
    •    Software development skills with a track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.
    •    Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
    •    Ability to qualify for a DoD Clearance    
    •    Familiarity with Atlassian’s team collaboration software suite
    •    Familiarity with various waveforms and wireless communications software 
    •    Familiarity with various Networking Protocols 
    •    Familiarity with various Hardware Test Interfaces 

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.

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