Title:  (DoD SkillBridge) Associate, Software Engineer

Job Title: DoD SkillBridge Associate Software Engineer

Job Code: 18406

Job Location: Waco, TX

Job Schedule: 9/80

L3Harris’ DoD SkillBridge is connecting transitioning service members to career training opportunities within our organization. We will provide service members with valuable civilian work experience through industry specific training, certifications and on the job experience during their DoD SkillBridge internship to help them ready themselves for their next mission.

L3Harris aims to attract and retain veteran talent and to help bridge the gap between their military service and civilian careers within our organization. L3Harris is eager to share our knowledge and experience with our service members. This internship is an opportunity for the service member to gain a full understanding of the job position outlined below.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR DOD SKILLBRIDGE JOB OPPORTUNITES YOU MUST BE AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE U.S. MILITARY WITH 180 DAYS OF SERVICE OR FEWER REMAINING PRIOR TO YOUR DATE OF SEPARATION AND HAVE AT LEAST 180 CONTINUOUS DAYS OF ACTIVE SERVICE.

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a dedicated and skilled Entry Level 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 satisfaction.

Essential Functions:

• Understanding of Windows and UNIX based platforms (examples CENTOS/ROCKY/RHEL 8)
• Practical knowledge of code language such as Python, C/C++, Java, C#
• Understanding of software control mechanisms (examples BitBucket, Git)
• Understanding of task/problem tracking systems (example JIRA)
• Understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies (examples Docker, Kubernetes).

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree of Science, Software Engineering, and/or…
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or working toward such a degree.
• Four years experience serving within a DoD service branch.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 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.
• Ability to travel, working extended hours