Software Configuration Management Specialist

Job Title: Specialist, Software Configuration Management 

Job Code: 36960

Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Schedule: 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off)

Job Description:

• L3Harris Spectrum Superiority is currently seeking a dynamic, hands-on Build and Release Engineer for our Software Configuration Management Team.


• This position specializes in managing, documenting, and enhancing our organization's software programs and ensures timely software releases.


• The main responsibility of the release engineer is to use automation tools, like Jenkins, to increase efficiencies of building and releasing critical software.


• Your work will contribute directly to the security of our nation. 

Essential Functions:

• Advanced Scripting and Pipeline Automation – Scripting languages such as bash, python, groovy, etc., to automate manual tasks, and experience with Unix, Cmake, Docker (or other similar containerization tools)


• Troubleshooting – Ability to diagnose complex CI/CD, build, and deployment issues to ensure reliable and repeatable releases. Identify root causes of build and release failures and implement durable fixes in fast-paced environments.


• Analytical Thinking – Ability to analyze, critique, and follow software build instructions


• Collaboration – Working closely with the engineering leadership, software developers, program and Systems Engineers, the Systems & Software Quality Assurance team, and others involved in the software release process


• Communication Skills – Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, as release engineers communicate with various personnel and write software release reference materials


• Time Management – Release engineers are relied upon to process software products in a timely manner, supporting programs to meet critical deadlines


• Change Management – Ability to adapt to changes or unexpected barriers in the software build and release process, including rescheduled deadlines


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

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. 

Preferred Additional Skills/Qualifications:

• Strong team player


• Ability to communicate confidently and concisely with both engineers and non-engineers


• Proven ability to translate vision/strategy into clear priorities and direction


• Highly collaborative with a proven ability to quickly establish trust and credibility among peers and customers


• Experience navigating matrix organizations to identify key stakeholders and create efficiencies in related efforts


• Demonstrated history of embracing change and continually pushing for organizational improvement


• Well-developed sense of workplace empathy and a high level of emotional intelligence


• Strong sense of ownership and accountability


• Active U.S. security clearance


• Advanced degree in CS or CE


• A strong knowledge of modern software development tools, technology, processes, and techniques, including Agile, DevSecOps, and containerization


• Experience with Jenkins, Artifactory, Git, Teamcenter, Collaborator, and the Atlassian Tool Suite (Bitbucket, JIRA, Confluence)


• Experience managing development and products that include open source software


• Experience developing software for Department of Defense and intelligence community applications, including familiarity with AS9100D and AS9115A

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