Specialist, Software Engineer

Job Title : Specialist, Software Engineer

Job Code : 17103

Job Location : Colorado Springs, CO

Job Description :

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 Secret Security Clearance.

Essential Functions :

• Develop UEWR SW in accordance with SW coding standards and the Agile development process
• Current C++, Java, assembler, and FORTRAN programming language development experience
• Software Test Procedure development to unit test code
• Experience troubleshooting and debugging code to develop / implement solutions to fix problems
• Experience properly documenting software within the code and then in required software documentation / deliverables such as software version description documents (VDDs)
• Experience working in an Agile Development environment (Scrum teams)
• Develop, integrate, test, and deploy new capability for the Logical Record Identifier (LRID), Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) Comm Network (BCN) connectivity, and Machine to Machine (M2M) tasking
• Understanding of Agile development methodology and how requirements are assigned to points and sprints and ability to accomplish work withing the allocated timeframe
• Work is full-time in office (no remote)
• Primary work location is New Allegiance but some work at Peterson SFB Bldg 2025 Classified System Integration Lab (CSIL) will be required
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Meticulous organization of open software tasks
• Thorough understanding of software engineering principles and industry best practices, including Agile development
• Ability to work in a team environment to potentially include duties in other technical disciplines
• Secret Clearance is Required

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering or similar field and 4- 6 years software experience or Master's degree and 2-4 years of experience.

In lieu of degree, 8 years of software experience

• Experience with C++, Java, assembler, and FORTRAN programming languages
• Active Secret security clearance
• Experience with ull software development lifecycle from requirements elicitation to deployment

Preferred Additional Skills :

• Familiar with source code repositories such as GitLab, etc.
• Familiar with agile development and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, etc.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $93,500 - $173,500. 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.