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Sr. Specialist, Software Engineering

Harris Corporation
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/23/2026
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: Senior Specialist, Software Engineering

Job Code: 43365

Job Location: Huntsville, AL - HQ

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

Job Description:
L3Harris Missile Solutions segment is seeking a Senior Specialist, Software Engineer in Huntsville, AL, to develop real-time embedded control software and application software for defense propulsion systems. This hands-on role supports the full software lifecycle-including requirements, design, implementation, and testing-in a fast-paced laboratory environment and may include support for live hot-fire engine tests.

Essential Functions:
90% - Contribute to a software development team responsible for requirements analysis, design, implementation, unit testing, and integration of embedded real-time control and/or application software. Develop software documentation, support internal and customer reviews of software work products, and assist with preparation for program milestone reviews.
10% - Support software process improvement by analyzing software metrics, identifying process gaps, developing and evaluating improvement options, refining metric definitions and collection methods, and assessing industry tools and resources to advance the growth and maturity of the software organization.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (U.S. Citizenship required).
Must be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information; dual citizenship may preclude meeting this requirement.
Travel up to 10% may be required to support test activities.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:
6 years of experience in embedded real-time software development
6 years of experience developing software in C/C
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) experience (NI Linux, Integrity, Red Hat Linux, QNX)
Experience with communication protocols (1553, TCP/IP, RS-422, SPI)
Experience with UML and design tools (Enterprise Architect, Rhapsody, Cameo)
Hardware and software integration experience
Working knowledge of laboratory test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies)
Familiarity with software development IDEs and lifecycle management tools
Understanding of CMMI Level 3 or higher software processes

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. 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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