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Associate, Software Engineering

L3Harris

Anaheim, CAFull-time$76–141K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$76–141K/yr
Location
Anaheim, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

L3Harris seeks an Associate, Software Engineering to develop software for target applications, including embedded software for real-time control of power conversion equipment. The role works with engineering teams on hardware-software interfaces and system performance, and supports the software development life cycle from requirements analysis through testing. Applicants must be pursuing a relevant bachelor’s degree or have completed one within the last 12 months.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Computer Science, nice to haveEngineering, nice to haveMathematical Analysis, nice to haveSoftware Development, nice to haveHardware-Software Interfaces, nice to haveRequirements Analysis, nice to haveSoftware Design, nice to haveSoftware Implementation, nice to haveSoftware Integration, nice to haveSoftware Testing, nice to haveC, nice to haveC++, nice to havePython, nice to haveMATLAB, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Related Field, nice to haveBachelor's Within Last 12 Months, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

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: Associate, Software Engineering

Job ID: 39007

Job Location: Anaheim, 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:

  • 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 high power and high energy power conversion equipment

  • Develop and execute 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, pull request, identify, track and resolve SW defects

  • Utilize a variety of software languages (i.e., C, C++, Python, MATLAB)

Qualifications:

  • To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related fieldor have completed their Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $75,500.00 - $140,500.00 . 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.

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 8,976 open Software Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$76–141K/yr
  • California median$187–280K/yr1,317 salary ranges
  • US median$146–253K/yr6,855 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $108K, is 53% below the California median midpoint ($231K) — in the lowest quarter of Software Engineering salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,794 open Software Engineering jobs in California and 8,976 across the US. 9% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Software Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (6,755 postings).
Education
2,165 of the 8,976 open Software Engineering jobs (24%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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