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Flight Software

Senior Associate, Software Engineering

Open in 2 locations

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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 Schedule: 9/80 ## Job Description The Software Engineer will support the design, development, integration, test, and maintenance of new and existing Space Vehicle (SV) flight software.

This role offers opportunities for growth into technical leadership responsibilities.

This position is located in Palm Bay, FL: https://careers.l3harris.com/en/florida ## Essential Functions - Use existing DevOps tools, repositories, development processes, and collaboration workflows in daily activities. - Apply software engineering principles to plan, estimate, and decompose assigned work. - Develop software using C++ and object-oriented design principles in an embedded Linux environment. - Ensure implemented software integrates properly with the larger system baseline, including interfaces and network communications. - Communicate status, accomplishments, and impediments clearly in daily stand-up meetings. - Develop test plans and test procedures for peer review. - Execute test procedures in coordination with Software Quality or other approved test oversight processes. ## Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.

Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.

In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience. - 2+ years of software development experience using C/C++. - Experience with object-oriented design and implementation. - Experience with or familiarity with embedded Linux development. - Experience with modern software development tools, including compilers, debuggers, and version control systems such as Git. - Experience with network communications and software interface development. ## Preferred Additional Skills - Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies. - Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python for test, automation, and tooling. - Experience with CI/CD pipelines. - Experience using Linux shell commands and debugging tools. - Familiarity with requirements analysis, software verification, and validation. - Experience using AI-assisted tools for code development, code analysis, and software testing. #LI-KB1 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.

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From L3Harris's job posting for Palm Bay, FL, United States, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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