Software Engineer – Application Software Development

L3Harris Technologies

. Develop and integrate software for Navy flight test instrumentation and shipboard systems .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeCape Canaveral • Florida • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $84,500 - $174,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software development for Navy flight test instrumentation and shipboard systems, with a strong focus on requirements management, application software development, and GUI design. Proficient in programming languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, and Python, along with familiarity in Agile methodologies and DevOps processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active US Secret Security ClearanceSoftware Development Life CycleSystem/Software Requirements ManagementApplication Software DevelopmentGUI Design & Development

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Hard Skills

CC++C#JavaPythonRequirements ManagementApplication DevelopmentGUI DevelopmentStatic Code AnalysisReverse Engineering

Tools & Technologies

DOORSAgile MethodologyDevOpsQt EnterpriseLinux (RHEL)Windows DesktopVisual Studio/.NETOracle RDMSSQL ServerSQLite

Industry Keywords

Navy Flight TestTrade StudiesRoot Cause AnalysisClient/Server ArchitecturesDatabase Application DevelopmentWindows Server AdministrationLinux Server AdministrationMBSE ModelingServer VirtualizationContainerization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaLinuxOraclePythonQtRTOSSDLCSQLSQLiteC++.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and integrate software for Navy flight test instrumentation and shipboard systems
Perform software development activities across the full software development life cycle, from requirements through testing and deployment
Perform trade studies, root cause analysis, and other software technical investigations
Work within the Range and Test Solutions software development team

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 with 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 application software development and GUI design & development
3+ years of experience in one or more of C, C++, C#, Java, or Python
Ability to travel up to 20%
Ability to work extended hours as needed
Preferred: familiarity with DOORS requirements management software
Preferred: familiarity with static code analysis tools and reverse engineering tools
Preferred: familiarity with DISA STIG requirements
Preferred: knowledge and application of Agile methodology and DevOps processes
Preferred: familiarity with UML and MBSE modeling
Preferred: knowledge and application of server virtualization and containerization technologies
Preferred experience with Qt Enterprise, Linux (RHEL), Windows Desktop and Server OS, Visual Studio/.NET, and RTOS
Preferred experience with Oracle RDMS, SQL Server, and/or SQLite database tools
Preferred: knowledge/familiarity with modern user interface technologies
Preferred: knowledge and application of Java/JRE/JDK/JavaFX/Tomcat server
Preferred: knowledge of client/server architectures, database application development, and Windows and Linux server administration
Preferred: experience working within the integrated product team framework

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays