Software Engineering Specialist

L3Harris Technologies

. Contribute to development and enhancement of software solutions supporting organizational strategic objectives .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeFort Wayne • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software development lifecycle (SDLC), software integration, and troubleshooting across Windows and Linux platforms. Proficient in leveraging DevOps practices and automation tools to enhance software reliability and productivity.

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C++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingSoftware Integration And TestDevOps Tools And TechnologiesAgile Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Software Development LifecycleSoftware TroubleshootingObject-Oriented Software ArchitectureDatabase Management (SQL, NoSQL)UML Diagrams

Tools & Technologies

Atlassian Tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket)DockerJenkinsGit/BitbucketAI-Assisted Development Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Hardware IntegrationSpace Hardware Test MethodologiesPerformance ImprovementTechnical Problem-SolvingCross-Functional Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerElasticSearchJenkinsLinuxNoSQLPostgresPythonSDLCSQLC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to development and enhancement of software solutions supporting organizational strategic objectives
Participate in the full software development lifecycle to create software used to integrate and test complex customer-deliverable hardware
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to understand mission needs and define, document, and refine software requirements and designs
Design, implement, review, integrate, and test software across Windows and Linux platforms
Support hardware integration and test activities, including software troubleshooting, defect resolution, performance improvement, and technical problem-solving
Apply software engineering best practices and established DevOps processes
Leverage automation, reuse, and emerging AI-enabled development tools to improve productivity, quality, and long-term software reliability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years prior relevant experience
Graduate Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years prior related experience
Experience in one or more programming languages such as C++, Python, or similar
Experience with the full software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Experience in software integration and test, with strong software development and troubleshooting skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required
Preferred: Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket) or similar configuration management and defect-tracking tools
Preferred: Experience with Agile methodologies, including Scrum practices, team facilitation, and backlog management
Preferred: Experience with DevOps tools and technologies for virtualization and automation (e.g. Docker, Jenkins, CMake, git/Bitbucket, Artifactory)
Preferred: Experience with object-oriented software architecture and design
Preferred: Experience using AI-assisted and agentic software development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Codex, Claude Code, or similar)
Preferred: Experience with SQL, NoSQL, POSTGRES, Elasticsearch or equivalent database infrastructures
Preferred: Experience with drivers/hardware interfaces including PCIe, 1553, RS232, FPGAs, and other unique hardware
Preferred: Experience with UML diagrams such as class diagrams, component diagrams, state diagrams, sequence diagrams, etc.
Preferred: Experience with space hardware test methodologies and operations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Job Schedule: 9/80
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities