L3Harris

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 an agile global aerospace and defence technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defence and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 48,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Your new role

Are you looking for an opportunity to grow and enhance your skills as a Software Engineer in a dynamic industry that is constantly developing and delivering innovative, next-generation capabilities? At L3Harris, you can make a difference by joining our Electronic Warfare & Cyber Security teams and introducing next generation technologies and skills, applying these to solving problems.

As a Software Industrial Placement student, you will provide input to the design, implementation and testing of embedded and application software projects in a real world engineering environment. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to develop skills in technical and professional areas, gain an understanding of working environments and valuable experience whilst making a difference.

At L3Harris, in our Intelligence & Cyber International (ICI) division, we work closely with UK Government and Security Agencies to shape and build cutting-edge solutions that combat the ever-evolving threats faced by the public and private sectors on a daily basis.

What you’ll be doing

If you’re invited to join our team of dedicated experts, the responsibilities of your role may include the following:

• Design, development and implementation of software, primarily in C++ but also other languages such as C and Python for embedded systems, control and real-time applications.
• Documentation of design specifications and implementation details, with guidance.  
• Obtaining an appreciation of the system as a whole in order to provide the most effective and appropriate software solution.
• Working as part of a team (including Systems, Hardware and Software Engineers) to discuss system designs, interfaces and protocols to identify and implement solutions.
• Integration of developed software on the target hardware with other system components and firmware.
• Devising appropriate test procedures, both informal and informal, to prove the correct operation of software.

What you’ll bring

The role of Software Industrial Placement requires the following experience and skills:

• On track to achieve at least a 2:1 in Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or Physics
• A demonstrable passion for engineering and technology keeping up to date with latest innovations
• Strong interpersonal skills and a self-starter - able to work as part of a team as well as using your own initiative
• Willingness to learn and tenacious approach to problem solving
• Desire to pursue a rewarding career in the engineering and technology industry 

Training and support:

To help you make the most of your time with L3Harris, you’ll be supported by;

• A full induction
• A line manager, early careers manager, mentor and buddy
• You will receive on the job training and have access to a wealth of online resources to support your personal and professional development
• Access to join our Employee Resource Groups to broaden your network
• We also provide mental health and wellbeing schemes

Additional benefits

At L3Harris, we value and appreciate everything our people do for us, and offer a really attractive package. A few of our benefits are:

• Full reimbursement of professional membership cost
• Flexible working hours, with at least 65% of your time spent on site
• 12pm finish on a Friday
• 25 days holiday per year, increasing with long service
• Private medical insurance and a health care cash plan
• Cycle-to-work scheme

Additional Information

• Deadline for applications is 10th November 2024
• You will be notified if you have been shortlisted for interview on 18th November 2024
• Assessment Centres will be held on 28th November 2024 and the 3rd December 2024

Important to know

Many of our roles require the ability to obtain a security clearance relevant to the country of the position. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and may be subject to government security checks.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.