Title:  Senior Associate, Software Engineer

Job Title: Senior Associate, Software Engineer

Job Code: 35642

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

The engineer will support software sustainment for a fielded satellite communications system. Responsibilities include regularly addressing security findings, identifying and implementing system improvements, and providing user support when needed. The software work involves design, documentation, implementation, and automated testing. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a system with meaningful real‑world impact.

Essential Functions:

• Participate in software sustainment activities for a fielded satellite communications system, including addressing security findings and implementing system improvements.
• Support system users by responding to issues and providing assistance as needed.
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, including design, documentation, implementation, and automated testing.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure system reliability, performance, and compliance with program requirements.
• Maintain documentation and technical artifacts in accordance with project and customer standards.
• Optional occasional travel may be required to support program needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• Active Top Secret, TS-SCI or ability to obtain one.
• Experience with Python, Java, C, or C++.
• Experience with programming in Unix/Linux environments including shell scripting.
• Experience with unit and integration testing.
• Strong development skills to include design concepts, supporting code reviews, and clear debugging logic.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with Meadowlands system development
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline development
• Experience with Docker deployments
• Experience with FPGA systems
• Experience in developing software in TypeScript.
• Experience working on software that interfaces with hardware.
• Familiar with Test Automation

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $86,000 - $160,000. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New  York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $74,500 - $138,500. 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.