Senior Associate, Software Engineering (C2 NDPP)

Job Title: Sr Associate, Software Engineering – C2 NDPP

Job Code: 44021

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked (Every Other Friday Off)

Job Description:

In a fast moving and increasingly complex world, L3Harris is anticipating and rapidly responding to challenges with agile technology – creating a safer and more secure future. L3Harris is seeking a dynamic Software Engineer who is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining space command and control (C2) systems software. The Software Engineer will work with cross-functional engineering teams to develop and assess software interfaces, operational performance requirements, and overall system design. The ideal candidate should have experience with the full software development lifecycle. This position is located in Colorado Springs, CO.

Essential Functions:

Participating in all phases of the software development life cycle, creating software test procedures, developing software programs, preparing related documentation, conducting peer reviews, identifying, tracking, and resolving software defects

Clearly and succinctly convey information and ideas

Collaborate effectively with small teams of software engineers

Develop software as a Java full stack engineer

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Ability to obtain a Security+ Certification in less than 60 days

Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance

At least 2 years of experience in software development with a focus on Java full stack development

Preferred Additional Skills:

Knowledgeable in the full software development lifecycle from requirements elicitation to deployment

Strong written and verbal skills

Strong organization of open software tasks

Understanding of software engineering principles and industry best practices, including Agile development

Ability to work in a team environment to potentially include duties in other technical disciplines

Experience with Apache NiFi

Experience with RabbitMQ message broker

Experience with relational databases

Knowledge of asynchronous programming

Familiarity with source code repositories (e.g., GitLab)

Experience with agile development tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)

Understanding of containerization and developing/deploying in containerized environments

Knowledge of Tanzu and Docker

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state is $74,500-$138,500. 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 10/30/2026.

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