Senior Associate, Software Engineering (C2 NDPP) (COLORADO SPRINGS)

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Sr Associate, Software Engineering – C2 NDPP

Job Code: 44021

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked (Every Other Friday Off) 

Job Description:

In a fast moving and increasingly complex world, L3Harris is anticipating and rapidly responding to challenges with agile technology – creating a safer and more secure future. L3Harris is seeking a dynamic Software Engineer who is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining space command and control (C2) systems software. The Software Engineer will work with cross-functional engineering teams to develop and assess software interfaces, operational performance requirements, and overall system design. The ideal candidate should have experience with the full software development lifecycle. This position is located in Colorado Springs, CO.

Essential Functions: 

• Participating in all phases of the software development life cycle, creating software test procedures, developing software programs, preparing related documentation, conducting peer reviews, identifying, tracking, and resolving software defects
• Clearly and succinctly convey information and ideas
• Collaborate effectively with small teams of software engineers
• Develop software as a Java full stack engineer

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.

• Ability to obtain a Security+ Certification in less than 60 days

• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance
• At least 2 years of experience in software development with a focus on Java full stack development

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledgeable in the full software development lifecycle from requirements elicitation to deployment
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Strong organization of open software tasks
• 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
• Experience with Apache NiFi
• Experience with RabbitMQ message broker