Job Title: Senior Associate, Software Engineering

Job Code: 40204

Job Location: Rochester, NY; Chantilly, VA; Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every Other Friday Off)

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking highly skilled and motivated software engineering professionals to work in a dynamic classified environment to help us provide world class cloud solutions in support of programs that are critical to our national defense. Successful candidates will join a development team in Ground Software and Image Science discipline, directly supporting solutions developed by L3Harris’s Space Ground Solutions (SGS) Group.

Essential Functions:

Assess, troubleshoot, and triage deployed software in operational environments
Develop, maintain, and enhance software applications using Java, C++, Python.
Support software deployment, integration, and sustainment activities in Linux environments
Diagnose and resolve software defects, performance issues, and system integration problems
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and mission teams to deliver reliable software capabilities
Support debugging, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation for fielded systems
Participate in software design, code reviews, testing, and configuration management processes
Ensure software solutions meet mission, security, and performance requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field and relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
Ability to work effectively in a mission-focused team environment
Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI or SCI eligibility

Preferred Additional Skills:

Experience assessing and triaging deployed software in operational or production environments
Proficiency in Java, C++ or Python software development
Experience working in Linux environments
Experience deploying or supporting applications in Kubernetes environments
Experience supporting DoD, IC, or other national security mission environments
Experience with Agile software development methodologies
Strong written and verbal communication skills

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in the states of New York and Florida is $74,500-$138,500. The salary range for this role in Virginia (Greater Washington, D.C. Area) is $86,000-$160,000. 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.

The application window for this position will close on 9/24/2026.

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