Specialist, Software Engineering

L3Harris

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Work type: On-site
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Posted: 6 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 46 roles within 25 mi

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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.

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The Specialist, Software Engineering joins the Space Systems team to develop and enhance software solutions supporting strategic organizational objectives. This hands-on role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary engineering team to design, implement, and maintain software for the integration, test, verification, and operational readiness of deliverable products. The engineer participates in the full software development lifecycle, defining requirements and troubleshooting defects to support hardware integration. Key technical skills include proficiency in C++, C, XML, and Python across Windows and Linux platforms. Candidates should possess experience with DevOps processes, automation, and AI-enabled development tools. The role requires solving technical problems related to space hardware test methodologies and operations, utilizing database infrastructures like SQL or NoSQL, and managing hardware interfaces such as PCIe, 1553, and RS232.

Skills

C++ Python C XML Linux Windows SDLC DevOps Docker Jenkins CMake Git Bitbucket Artifactory SQL NoSQL Elasticsearch PCIe 1553 RS232 FPGAs UML Agile Scrum JIRA Confluence

What you'll do

Participate in the full software development lifecycle to create solutions for integrating and testing complex hardware.
Define, document, and refine software requirements and designs based on mission needs.
Design, implement, review, and test software using C++, C, XML, and Python on Windows and Linux.
Support hardware integration by troubleshooting software, resolving defects, and improving performance.
Apply software engineering best practices and DevOps processes to deliver reliable and maintainable solutions.
Leverage automation, reuse, and AI-enabled development tools to improve software quality and productivity.

What we're looking for

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required.
Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years of relevant experience, Graduate Degree with 2 years of experience, or 8 years of experience without a degree.
Experience in one or more programming languages such as C++, Python, or similar.
Experience with the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Experience in software integration and test with strong troubleshooting skills.
Experience with Atlassian tools, Agile methodologies, or DevOps tools (preferred).
Experience with object-oriented architecture, AI-assisted tools, databases, hardware interfaces, UML, or space hardware test methodologies (preferred).

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