Job Title:  Specialist, Software Engineer 

Job Code: 21179

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO

As the premier provider of Space Domain Awareness (SDA) mission solutions for the United States Space Force, L3Harris is looking for a candidate to develop and maintain software for SDA radar systems. L3Harris is seeking professionals to work in a dynamic environment to solve challenging technical problems. This role supports the SDA, Space Command and Control (C2), and Missile Warning/Missile Defense (MW/MD) mission areas. Individuals will perform Upgraded Early Warning Radar (UEWR) system software development, design, implementation, test, and configuration management. The ideal candidate should have experience with the full software development lifecycle. This is an onsite position in Colorado Springs, CO and requires a U.S. DoD Secret security clearance.

Essential Functions: 

• Working under general oversight, provide solutions with strong knowledge of job area and broad knowledge of project management.
• Design, develop, and test software applications for large-scale operational systems.
• Responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area.
• May manage large projects or processes that are both inside and outside of immediate job area.
• Work consists of making moderate to substantial improvement or enhancements to systems and processes to improve performance of job area.
• Communicates within and outside of own function or business area and has responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization.
• Up to 10% travel may be required, including international travel.
• Ability to obtain Security+ certification in less than 60 days.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 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.
• Active U.S. DoD Secret Security clearance.
• Experience developing software in Java, C/C++ or Python.
• Experience with Agile software development and the software development lifecycle.
• Experience utilizing team collaboration tools (Confluence, Jira).

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active Security+ certification.
• Experience developing software in FORTRAN.
• Experience with source code repositories such as GitLab, Bitbucket etc.
• Experience developing and deploying software using a CI/CD pipeline.
• Experience with Cloud Native Technologies (microservices, containers, Docker, Kubernetes, DevOps, etc.).
• Domain knowledge of DoD radar, missile, satellite, or aircraft systems.
• Excellent people skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation).

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In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $85,000 - $177,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.  May close within 60 days of 4/1/2025.