Associate, Security Research Engineer

L3Harris

Palm Bay, USonsitePosted Aug 5, 2026
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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, Security Research Engineer

Job Code: 38920

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

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

Job Description:

Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target application

Work closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system

Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and test of embedded software for real-time control of advanced tactical radio equipment

Develop software test procedures, software programs, and related documentation

Utilize modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, and evaluate results

Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and repair defects

Utilize a variety of software languages (i.e., C++, C#, C, Java, Ruby, HTML5, XML, SQL, Perl, Python, Ajax, Qt) on Windows, Linux, mobile platforms, and embedded real time operating systems (VxWorks, Linux, QNX, Integrity, Windows CE, and others for Motorola, Intel, TI, and custom processor designs)

Digital Signal Processing

Apply digital signal processing (DSP), communication systems, and software engineering concepts and principles in the development of software for the target application

Understanding of time domain versus frequency domain analysis, filter structures, and modulation/coding algorithms

Work closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system

Support and participate in all phases of the software and firmware development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and test of embedded software for real-time control of advanced tactical radio equipment in an agile environment

Develop software test procedures, software programs, and related documentation

Utilize modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, and evaluate results

Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and repair defects

Utilize a variety of software languages (primarily C, C++, and VHDL as well as scripting languages) on embedded Linux and real-time operating system platforms (QNX, Motorola, Intel, TI, and custom processor designs)

Qualifications:

To be eligible, applicants must be pursuring Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Wireless Engineering, Information Security, Mathematics, Digital Arts & Sciences or related field or have completed their Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

Preferred Skills:

One or more of the following: C++, C#, C, Java, Ruby, JEE, HTML5, XML, SQL, Qt, Windows, .NET, Unix, Linux, SOA, RTOS, Real-Time Controls, Wireless, Software Security, Robotics, OOA/OOD, Hadoop, Android, Embedded Systems

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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