Specialist, Software Engineer - Application Infrastructure & Embedded Systems
L3Harris Technologies· enterprise· Defense· Oct 22, 2026 · 6d ago
Yorba Linda, California, United States
In office
Full-time
Mid
$100K–$158K est.
4+ 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: Specialist, Software Engineer – Application Infrastructure & Embedded Systems
Job Number: 46400
Job Location: Yorba Linda, CA or Cape Canaveral, FL
Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour shifts 4 days a week
Job Description:
L3Harris Interstate Electronics Corporation is seeking a motivated Software Engineer to join our Range and Test Solutions software development team.
The ideal candidate must be proficient in all aspects of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and possess technical knowledge of real-time embedded development and client/server database application development.
Essential Functions:
• Develop and integrate software for the flight test instrumentation and shipboard systems.
• Perform software development activities across the full software development life cycle (SDLC), from requirements through testing and deployment.
• Perform trade studies, root cause analysis, and other software technical investigations.
• Ability to travel up to 20% and work extended hours as needed.
Qualifications:
• Active US Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, with a minimum of 4 years of software development experience, or a Graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• 3+ years of experience with system/software requirements management.
• 3+ years of experience in embedded or real-time software development, GUI design and development.
• 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following programming languages: C, C++, C#, Java, or Python.
Preferred Additional Skills:
• Familiarity with the DOORS requirements management software.
• Familiarity with static code analysis tools and reverse engineering tools.
• Familiarity with application and analysis of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) requirements for software and systems under development.
• Knowledge and application of Agile methodology and DEVOPS process for software development.
• Familiarity with UML in tandem with MBSE modeling.
• Knowledge and application of server virtualization and containerization technologies.
• Experience with IDE/OS/Development Frameworks:
• Qt Enterprise
• Linux (RHEL)
• Windows Desktop and Server OS
• Visual Studio/.NET
• Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• Experience using Oracle RDMS, SQL Server, and/or SQL Lite database tools.
• Knowledge/familiarity with modern user interface technologies.
• Knowledge and application of Java/JRE/JDK/JavaFX/Tomcat server.
• Knowledge of client/server architectures, database application development, Windows and Linux server administration.
• Experience working within the integrated product team framework.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $97,000.00 - $180,000.00. The salary range for this role in Florida is $84,500 - $174,500. 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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