Specialist, Software Engineer
Waco, Texas
Job ID 12962Overview
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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Success Profile
What makes a successful Engineer at L3Harris?
Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Innovative
- Technical
- Influential
- Critical Thinker
- Analytical
- Detail Oriented
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I love my job because every day there’s a new problem to tackle, a new skill to learn and an awesome team that has my back.
Heather S., Engineer
L3Harris Work Perks
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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
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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
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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 an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.
Job Title: Specialist, Software Engineer
Job Code: 12962
Job Location: Waco, TX (100% onsite)
Schedule: (9/80) Every other Friday off
Job Description:
L3Harris is seeking a dedicated and skilled Mid-Level Software Engineer to join our innovative engineering team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing software solutions that contribute to the strategic objectives of our customers. This position involves working collaboratively within a dynamic environment to design, develop, and maintain software applications that are critical to our customer’s satisfaction.
Essential Functions:
- Design and implement new software features and frameworks, delivering high-quality solutions on time and within budget.
- Analyze and improve the efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system resources.
- Engage with other team members in the planning of project timelines, implementation of design specifications, and system performance improvements.
- Conduct code reviews, write unit tests, and document software implementations to ensure development quality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new features and functionality.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing software applications, enhancing user experience and system performance.
- Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and demos.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technology standards, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
- Clearance if desired, ability to travel, working extended hours
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technicial field 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.
- 2+ years of software development experience within the DoD industry.
- Solid understanding of software development principles and design patterns.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, C#, C++, Python, or similar.
- Familiarity with the full software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Knowledge of Windows and UNIX based platforms (CENTOS/ROCKY/RHEL 8)
- Expert at C and C++
- 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 with test-driven development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks.
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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