Senior Associate Software Engineering I

L3Harris

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Work type: On-site
Location: Melbourne, FLRochester, NYChantilly, VA
Salary: $74,500–$138,500 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 64 roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $166k

This role $106k

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This role pays less than 98% of similar roles. Most pay $144,237–$188,260 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $106k versus about $166k for comparable roles.

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About L3Harris

L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.

L3Harris currently has 470 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $106,500–$197,500 across 185 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Associate Software Engineering I

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The Senior Associate, Software Engineering 1 1 joins the Ground Software and Image Science team to support the Space Ground Solutions group. Working within a dynamic classified environment, this individual will develop, maintain, and enhance software applications while supporting deployment, integration, and sustainment activities in Linux environments. Daily responsibilities include assessing, troubleshooting, and triaging deployed software, diagnosing performance issues, performing root cause analysis, and participating in code reviews and configuration management. The role requires proficiency in Java, C++, and Python, with potential experience in Kubernetes environments and Agile methodologies. This position focuses on providing cloud solutions for national defense programs, specifically addressing mission-critical requirements within the space domain. Candidates must possess strong debugging skills to ensure software meets rigorous security and performance standards while collaborating with cross-functional engineering and mission teams.

What does a Software Engineering earn?

Median $166521 from 36 postings across 8 companies.

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Skills

Java C++ Python Linux Kubernetes Cloud Agile Configuration Management Debugging Root Cause Analysis

What you'll do

Develop, maintain, and enhance software applications using Java, C++, and Python.
Assess, troubleshoot, and triage deployed software within operational environments.
Support software deployment, integration, and sustainment activities in Linux environments.
Diagnose and resolve software defects, performance issues, and system integration problems.
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for fielded systems.
Participate in software design, code reviews, testing, and configuration management processes.
Ensure all software solutions meet specific mission, security, and performance requirements.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field (or equivalent experience).
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI or SCI eligibility.
Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
Ability to work effectively in a mission-focused team environment.
Experience assessing and triaging deployed software in operational or production environments (preferred).
Proficiency in Java, C++, or Python software development (preferred).
Experience working in Linux environments (preferred).
U.S. citizens.

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