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Senior Specialist, Software Engineer 1

L3Harris

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Job overview

L3Harris seeks a Level 4 Software Engineer for system software development on embedded devices and electronic warfare systems. The role leads significant features, integrations, and technical problem solving across the software development life cycle, collaborating with systems engineering, software peers, and program leadership. The position supports complex development programs and includes minimal travel.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

C++Department of Defense ProgramsObject-Oriented Software DevelopmentEmbedded Real-Time SoftwareLinuxHigh-Performance ProgrammingMultithreaded ProgrammingProgramming LanguagesCompilersApplication ExecutionCross-Disciplinary CollaborationEmbedded Software TroubleshootingEmbedded Systems DesignSignal ProcessingControl SystemsElectronic WarfareNetworkingIPUDPTCPProtocol BuffersPresentationTechnical Writing

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or 6 YearsGraduate Degree or 4 Years10 Years Related ExperienceU.S. Security Clearance

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 Specialist, Software Engineer

Job Code: 41679

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Schedule: 9/80, employees work 9 out of 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Electronic Warfare software engineering organization is seeking a Level 4 Software Engineer focused on system software development for embedded devices and electronic warfare systems. This role leads significant features, integrations, and technical problem solving across the software development life cycle while working closely with systems engineering, software peers, and program leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong system software experience, sound technical judgment, and the ability to influence technical direction for features or subsystems in support of complex development programs.

Essential Functions:

  • Develop software for embedded devices and systems from requirements through production and support.

  • Lead significant software features, integrations, and technical execution activities across the development life cycle.

  • 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.

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

  • Collaborate with a cross-functional engineering team and help define technical direction for features or subsystems.

  • Utilize a variety of software languages and tools on Windows, Linux, and embedded real-time operating systems.

  • Support software bids and proposal inputs in response to customer requests and government requests for proposal.

  • Travel is minimal.

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:

  • Advanced proficiency with C++.

  • Experience working with Department of Defense programs.

  • Experience with object-oriented software development using C++.

  • Experience with embedded real-time software development in Linux.

  • Experience with high-performance and multi-threaded programming.

  • Demonstrated depth of knowledge in programming languages, compilers, and application execution.

  • Ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines and contribute to complex technical efforts.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

  • Experience with hands-on software development and troubleshooting on embedded targets.

  • Experience in embedded systems design.

  • Working knowledge of signal processing, control systems, electronic warfare, or networking.

  • Knowledge of protocols such as IP, UDP, TCP, and Protobufs.

  • Solid presentation and technical writing skills.

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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 33,585 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Utah median$121–210K/yr209 salary ranges
  • US median$55–65/hr590 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 345 open Software Engineer jobs in Utah and 33,585 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (27,197 postings).
Education
12,701 of the 33,585 open Software Engineer jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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