Senior Associate, Software Engineering

Job Title: Senior Associate, Software Engineering

Job Code: 45025

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 11/30/2026.

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