Associate, Software Engineer

L3Harris

Herndon, USonsite$97k-$116k/yrPosted Jul 23, 2026
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Skills

kubernetesdockerc++java

About the role

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Associate, Software Engineer

Job ID: 39403

Job Location: Herndon, VA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

Be responsible for software development support for Linux and/or Windows applications.

Applications are primarily military mission systems or image processing desktop applications.

Hardware communications interfacing experience is a plus.

Be hard working, technically competent, possess pride in ownership and a good work ethic.

Have a strong desire to learn, possess good interpersonal skills and decision making/critical thinking skills.

Be dynamic and adaptable to change.

Set the highest ethical standards for self and others.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or related field or have completed their Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

Preferred Skills:

Software development/maintenance experience.

C, C++, VC++ and/or Java experience

Window OS experience.

Applicant must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.

Familiarity with software patterns and/or modern design methodology

Object-Oriented Design and Analysis

GUI design and development experience

Familiarity with software lifecycle process.

Hardware communications interfacing experience

Containerization (i.e. Docker, Kubernetes) experience

GPU development experience is a plus. I.e. CUDA

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $97,000 -$116,400. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $84,500 - $101,400. 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.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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Compensation

This Software Engineer role pays $97k-$116k/yr. Within typical range for software engineer roles in United States.

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