Senior Associate, Software Engineering (C2 NDPP)
At a glance
Senior Software Engineering role at L3Harris Technologies. Colorado Springs · $74,500–$138,500 base.
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What you'll do
- Build and maintain software for space command-and-control systems as a Java full-stack engineer
- Take part across the software lifecycle, from writing programs and test procedures to preparing documentation
- Review colleagues’ code, find software defects, and track them through resolution
- Work with small engineering teams on software interfaces, performance requirements, and system design
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree plus two years of related experience, or a graduate degree with up to two years; six years can substitute for a degree
- At least two years developing software, focused on Java full-stack work
- Ability to earn Security+ certification within sixty days and qualify for a U.S. Secret clearance
Who this fits
This role suits a software engineer comfortable contributing across the development lifecycle and collaborating with a small team. The position is based in Colorado Springs and follows a nine-days-worked, eighty-hour schedule with every other Friday off.
From the employer
Job Title: Sr Associate, Software Engineering – C2 NDPP
Job Code: 44021
Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked (Every Other Friday Off)
Job Description:
In a fast moving and increasingly complex world, L3Harris is anticipating and rapidly responding to challenges with agile technology – creating a safer and more secure future. L3Harris is seeking a dynamic Software Engineer who is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining space command and control (C2) systems software. The Software Engineer will work with cross-functional engineering teams to develop and assess software interfaces, operational performance requirements, and overall system design. The ideal candidate should have experience with the full software development lifecycle. This position is located in Colorado Springs, CO.
Essential Functions:
- Participating in all phases of the software development life cycle, creating software test procedures, developing software programs, preparing related documentation, conducting peer reviews, identifying, tracking, and resolving software defects
- Clearly and succinctly convey information and ideas
- Collaborate effectively with small teams of software engineers
- Develop software as a Java full stack engineer
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
- Ability to obtain a Security+ Certification in less than 60 days
- Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance
- At least 2 years of experience in software development with a focus on Java full stack development
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Knowledgeable in the full software development lifecycle from requirements elicitation to deployment
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Strong organization of open software tasks
- Understanding of software engineering principles and industry best practices, including Agile development
- Ability to work in a team environment to potentially include duties in other technical disciplines
- Experience with Apache NiFi
- Experience with RabbitMQ message broker
- Experience with relational databases
- Knowledge of asynchronous programming
- Familiarity with source code repositories (e.g., GitLab)
- Experience with agile development tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
- Understanding of containerization and developing/deploying in containerized environments
- Knowledge of Tanzu and Docker
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state is $74,500-$138,500. 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. 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.
The application window for this position will close on 10/30/2026.
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