Senior Specialist, Software Engineering 1
L3Harris Technologies· Defense· Oct 22, 2026 · 6d ago
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
In office
Full-time
Senior
$137K–$195K est.
6+ years exp
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: Senior Specialist, Software Engineer
Job Code: 46050
Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT/ Carlsbad, CA
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
L3Harris is seeking talented Software Engineers ready to build foundational systems within our System Software group. Our team specializes in developing robust, scalable solutions that integrate advanced communications technologies across multiple mission-critical platforms. This is an opportunity to tackle deep technical challenges and define the core software architecture supporting major defense and intelligence operations.
Essential Functions:
• Knowledge and experience of embedded real-time software development (VxWorks/Linux)
• Work closely with cross-functional team members to develop operational performance requirements, interface software and hardware components, and collaborate on system design
• Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and formal testing
• Contribute to software test plans, procedures, and other relevant technical documentation
• Demonstrates depth of knowledge in programming languages, compilers, and application execution
• Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and repair defects
• Utilize a variety of software languages on Windows, Linux and embedded real time operating systems
• Occasional customer support travel (5%)
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
• Demonstrated expertise with high-performance, multi-threaded programming concepts
• Deep knowledge of multiple programming languages, compilers, and application execution techniques across various platforms.
• Demonstrated curiosity and ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technical domains outside the core discipline
• Advanced proficiency in C++ and demonstrable knowledge of modern object-oriented design principles.
• Experience with hands-on software development and troubleshooting on embedded targets utilizing an RTOS (Real-Time Operating System).
• Advanced knowledge of signal processing, control systems theory, or networking fundamentals.
• Knowledge of protocols such as IP, UDP, TCP, IPSec, DDS, SNMP, etc.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment
• Solid presentation and writing skills
• Previous professional experience working within the Department of Defense (DoD) or intelligence community.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $115-207,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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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.
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