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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 Engineering

Job Code: 30377

Job Location:Waco, TX

Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a dedicated and skilled “hands-on” Senior Principal Software Engineer to join our innovative technology team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing software solutions that contribute to the strategic objectives of our organization. This position involves working collaboratively within a dynamic environment to design, develop, and maintain software applications that are critical to our operations and customer(s) satisfaction.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for research, design, and development of computer software systems, in conjunction with hardware product development. Primarily responsible for the design and development of software products for a variety software applications.
• Participates in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and test of software products.
• Applies computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target application.
• Works closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system.
• Develop software test procedures, software programs, and related documentation. Contributes to determining, estimating, and validating the cost and scope of software efforts to ensure software performed meets program cost, schedule, and technical constraints.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field and a minimum of 12 years of software development experience and 12 years minimum in the DoD industry.
• Solid understanding of software development principles and design patterns.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, or similar.
• Familiarity with the full software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies such as Test-Driven Development.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of Windows and UNIX based platforms (CENTOS/ROCKY/RHEL 8).
• Familiarity with software patterns and modern design methodology (UML).
• Knowledge of Git or Bitbucket, and JIRA.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure coding practices (Fortify).
• Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub).
• Understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience in Avionic data buses such as MIL-STD 1553 and ARINC 429.
• Knowledge of geo applications that leverage RPF and DTED data.
• Understanding of concepts of Line-Of-Sight, Threat Detection and Data Correlation.
• Experience in Link 16/JREAP-C data protocols along with Load File configurations.

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. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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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