Specialist Software Engineer

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
Melbourne, FLRochester, NYChantilly, VA
Salary
$97,000–$180,000 / yr
Posted
8 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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This role pays less than 57% of similar roles. Most pay $125,000–$186,300 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $138k versus about $156k 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 901 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $106,500–$197,500 across 353 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Specialist Software Engineer

The Specialist, Software Engineer joins the team to support image science and remote sensing programs. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining large-scale image processing software and data systems. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build software interfaces that meet operational performance requirements and align with system architecture. Key responsibilities include supporting the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, code review, integration, test, deployment, and sustainment in Linux environments. The position requires proficiency in C++ and Python, along with experience in object-oriented design, debugging, and software integration. Candidates should possess skills in scalable data infrastructure, geospatial applications, and image processing. Preferred experience includes Git, Jira, Confluence, AWS, containers, Kubernetes, and remote-sensing systems including sensor modalities and data collection.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, test, integrate, and sustain software components using C++ and/or Python.
  • Support the full software development lifecycle within Linux environments.
  • Develop and maintain software interfaces, services, and data-processing capabilities for mission applications.
  • Troubleshoot software defects and support integration, test, and deployment activities.
  • Apply secure software-development practices and comply with program security requirements.
  • Develop large-scale image processing software and data systems for remote sensing programs.
  • Build and maintain scalable data infrastructure and geospatial applications.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience, a Graduate degree with relevant experience, or related experience.
  • Proficiency in developing and maintaining software applications using C++ and/or Python.
  • Experience with object-oriented design, debugging, and software integration.
  • Experience supporting the full software development lifecycle in Linux environments.
  • TS/SCI security clearance (preferred).
  • Experience with source control (Git), Agile tools (Jira, Confluence), automated testing, and continuous delivery (preferred).
  • Experience with AWS, cloud-native applications, containers, or Kubernetes (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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