Senior Specialist, Software Engineering
Listed on 2026-07-06
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Software Development
Unix/Linux
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Harris 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. L3
Harris 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.
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Harris 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: 40198
Job Location:
Rochester, NY;
Chantilly, VA;
Melbourne, FL
Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every Other Friday Off)
Job Description:
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Harris is seeking highly skilled and motivated software engineering professionals to work in a dynamic classified environment to help us provide world class cloud solutions in support of programs that are critical to our national defense. Successful candidates will join a development team in Ground Software and Image Science discipline, directly supporting solutions developed by L3
Harris's Space Ground Solutions (SGS) Group.
Essential Functions:
- Assess, troubleshoot, and triage deployed software in operational environments
- Develop, maintain, and enhance software applications using Java, C++, Python.
- Support software deployment, integration, and sustainment activities in Linux environments
- Diagnose and resolve software defects, performance issues, and system integration problems
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and mission teams to deliver reliable software capabilities
- Support debugging, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation for fielded systems
- Participate in software design, code reviews, testing, and configuration management processes
- Ensure software solutions meet mission, security, and performance requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field and six years' experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
- Ability to work effectively in a mission-focused team environment
- Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI or SCI eligibility
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Experience assessing and triaging deployed software in operational or production environments
- Proficiency in Java, C++ or Python software development
- Experience working with JavaScript/HTML/CSS
- Experience working in Linux environments
- Experience deploying or supporting applications in Kubernetes environments
- Experience supporting DoD, IC, or other national security mission environments
- Experience with Agile software development methodologies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in the states of New York and Florida is $97,000-$180,000. The salary range for this role in Virginia (Greater Washington, D.C. Area) is $111,500-$207,500. 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.
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Harris 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 9/24/2026.
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Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3
Harris 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,…
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