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Associate, Software Engineer with Security Clearance
L3Harris TechnologiesPalm Bay, FL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 21 Jul 2026
Why This Role Stands Out
This hybrid Associate Software Engineer role at L3Harris Technologies offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to mission-critical defense technology projects while enjoying a flexible 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off. You'll thrive here if you're a driven engineer eager to develop cutting-edge software, hone your skills across various languages, and grow within a company renowned for its commitment to excellence and employee development.
Quick Overview
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
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: Associate, Software Engineer Job ID: 38988 Job Location: Palm Bay, FL Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off Job Description: * Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target application * Work closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system * Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and test of embedded software for real-time control of advanced tactical radio equipment * Develop software test procedures, software programs, and related documentation * Utilize modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, and evaluate results * Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and repair defects * Utilize a variety of software languages (i.e., C++, C#, C, Java, Ruby, HTML5, XML, SQL, Perl, Python, Ajax, Qt) on Windows, Linux, mobile platforms, and embedded real time operating systems (VxWorks, Linux, QNX, Integrity, Windows CE, and others for Motorola, Intel, TI, and custom processor designs) Digital Signal Processing * Apply digital signal processing (DSP), communication systems, and software engineering concepts and principles in the development of software for the target application * Understanding of time domain versus frequency domain analysis, filter structures, and modulation/coding algorithms * Work closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system * Support and participate in all phases of the software and firmware development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and test of embedded software for real-time control of advanced tactical radio equipment in an agile environment * Develop software test procedures, software programs, and related documentation * Utilize modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, and evaluate results * Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and repair defects * Utilize a variety of software languages (primarily C, C++, and VHDL as well as scripting languages) on embedded Linux and real-time operating system platforms (QNX, Motorola, Intel, TI, and custom processor designs) Qualifications: * To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Wireless Engineering, Information Security, Mathematics, Digital Arts & Sciences or related field or have completed their Bachelor's degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age. Preferred Skills: * One or more of the following: C++, C#, C, Java, Ruby, JEE, HTML5, XML, SQL, Qt, Windows, .NET, Unix, Linux, SOA, RTOS, Real-Time Controls, Wireless, Software Security, Robotics, OOA/OOD, Hadoop, Android, Embedded Systems L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
Skills
Ruby
SQL
Embedded Systems
Robotics
Agile
C#
.NET
C++
Hadoop
Java
Perl
Python
VHDL
Android
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