Software Configuration Management Specialist

Job Title: Specialist, Software Configuration Management

Job Code: 36960

Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Schedule: 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off)

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  Harris Spectrum Superiority is currently seeking a dynamic, hands‑on Build and Release Engineer for our Software Configuration Management Team.
• This position specializes in managing, documenting, and enhancing our organization's software programs and ensures timely software releases.
• The main responsibility of the release engineer is to use automation tools, like Jenkins, to increase efficiencies of building and releasing critical software.
• Your work will contribute directly to the security of our nation.

• Advanced Scripting and Pipeline Automation – Scripting languages such as bash, python, groovy, etc., to automate manual tasks, and experience with Unix, cmake, Docker (or other similar containerization tools).
• Troubleshooting – Ability to diagnose complex CI/CD, build, and deployment issues to ensure reliable and repeatable releases. Identify root causes of build and release failures and implement durable fixes in fast‑paced environments.
• Analytical Thinking – Ability to analyze, critique, and follow software build instructions.
• Collaboration – Working closely with the engineering leadership, software developers, program and Systems Engineers, the Systems & Software Quality Assurance team, and others involved in the software release process.
• Communication Skills – Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, as release engineers communicate with various personnel and write software release reference materials.
• Time Management – Release engineers are relied upon to process software products in a timely manner, supporting programs to meet critical deadlines.
• Change Management – Ability to adapt to changes or unexpected barriers in the software build and release process, including rescheduled deadlines.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

• Strong team player.
• Ability to communicate confidently and concisely with both engineers and non‑engineers.
• Proven ability to translate vision/strategy into clear priorities and direction.
• Highly collaborative with a proven ability to quickly establish trust and credibility among peers and customers.
• Experience navigating matrix organizations to identify key stakeholders and create efficiencies in related efforts.
• Demonstrated history of embracing change and continually pushing for organizational improvement.
• Well‑developed sense of workplace empathy and a high level of emotional intelligence.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Active U.S. security clearance.
• Advanced degree in CS or CE.
• A strong knowledge of modern software development tools, technology, processes, and techniques, including Agile, Dev Sec Ops , and containerization.
• Experience with Jenkins, Artifactory, Git, Teamcenter, Collaborator, and the Atlassian Tool Suite (Bitbucket, JIRA, Confluence).
• Experience managing development and products that include open source software.
• Experience developing software for Department of Defense and intelligence community applications, including familiarity with AS9100D and AS9115A.

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Harris Technologies is a proud 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, 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.

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Harris 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. 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.