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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 8, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 6, 2026. L3Harris Technologies scores A on the Alion truth index.

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L3Harris Technologies is an American defense contractor formed in 2019 by the merger of L3 Technologies and Harris Corporation. It builds tactical radios and military communication systems, electronic warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance equipment, space sensors and satellites, night vision devices, and uncrewed surface vessels, and owns the rocket engine maker Aerojet Rocketdyne. Its main customers are the United States Department of Defense and allied governments. The company is headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, United States.

Job Title: Specialist, Software Engineering

Job Code: 47532

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT /Carlsbad, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80,,employees work 9 out of 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a Software Engineer focused on system software development for embedded devices and communication systems. This role contributes across the full software development life cycle by working with cross-functional engineering teams to design, implement, integrate, test, and support software solutions in Linux, Windows, and embedded real-time operating system environments. The ideal candidate brings strong object-oriented software development skills, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to contribute effectively on technically complex programs.

Essential Functions:

  • Develop software for embedded devices and systems from requirements through production and support.
  • Work closely with cross-functional team members to develop operational performance requirements, interface software and hardware components, and collaborate on system design.
  • Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and formal testing.
  • Contribute to software test plans, procedures, and other relevant technical documentation.
  • Participate in peer reviews, identify, track, and repair defects.
  • Collaborate with a cross-functional engineering team including systems, test, and program leadership.
  • Utilize a variety of software languages and tools on Windows, Linux, and embedded real-time operating systems.
  • Support software bids and proposal inputs in response to customer requests and government requests for proposal.
  • Travel is minimal.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with object-oriented software development using C++.
  • Experience with embedded real-time software development in Linux or VxWorks environments.
  • Experience with high-performance and multi-threaded programming.
  • Demonstrated depth of knowledge in programming languages, compilers, and application execution.
  • Ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines and contribute to complex technical efforts.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance, if required for the prog

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $86,000-123,000. 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.

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