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Senior Associate Software Engineering

L3Harris

Richardson, TXFull-timeSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Richardson, TX
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

L3Harris is hiring a Senior Associate Software Engineer in Richardson, Texas, to develop software interfacing with targeted hardware. The role involves designing software from requirements and system-level design documents, collaborating with test engineers on test automation, and supporting the software development life cycle. The position is on site and requires an active U.S. Secret Clearance.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

Computer ScienceEngineeringMathematical AnalysisC++C#PythonBashAgile Scrum/KanbanContainerized DevelopmentKubernetesDockerHelmLinuxReal-Time Operating SystemsGreenHills IntegrityDoxygenLaTeXSonarQubeVcpkg

Qualifications

Active US Secret ClearanceBachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Related Field or Graduate Degree or 6 Years Related Experience2+ Years Computer/Software Engineering Experience2+ Years C++ or C# Development

Full 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 Associate, Software Engineering

Job Code: 46566

Job Location: Richardson, TX – On Site

Job Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off Sign on Bonus: This position offers a $10,000 sign on bonus for external candidates who currently hold an active U.S. Security Clearance

Job Description:

As a Senior Associate, Software Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of software interfacing with targeted hardware. You will be responsible for designing the software per requirement documents and system level design documents. There will be a focus to interface with the test engineers to influence test automation.

The Agile Development Group (ADG) division specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience.

Essential Functions:

  • Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the targeted platform

  • Proficient in C++ and/or C#

  • Work closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces and applications between hardware, firmware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system

  • Investigate root-cause of complex issues, and implement solutions, working independently or with a multi-discipline team

  • Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, hardware-software integration, and formal test

  • Develop software test plans and procedures, and other relevant technical documentation

  • Utilize modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, prototype, and evaluate results

  • Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and repair defects

Qualifications:

  • Active US Secret Clearance required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and a minimum of 2 years experience in computer/software engineering field, or a Graduate degree with 0-2 years of related experience or, in lieu of a degree, 6 years of related experience.

  • Minimum of 2 years C++ or C# development in a professional environment

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience with Modern C++, C#

  • Experience with Python and bash

  • Experience with Agile Scrum/Kanban development processes and procedures

  • Familiar with containerized development and tools like Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm in a Linux environment

  • Knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) like GreenHills Integrity

  • Experience with Doxygen, LaTex, SonarQube, and vcpkg is a plus

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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.

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How this job compares

Set against the 7,632 open Software Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Texas median$135–232K/yr241 salary ranges
  • US median$30–45/hr369 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 447 open Software Engineering jobs in Texas and 7,632 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Software Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 5,969 postings).
Education
2,164 of the 7,632 open Software Engineering jobs (28%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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