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Sr Associate, Software Engineer

L3Harris Technologies l3harris.com Open · verified Oct 24, 2026
Carlsbad Senior Software Engineering

At a glance

Senior Software Engineering role at L3Harris Technologies. Carlsbad · $86,000–$160,000 base.

SalaryStated by L3Harris Technologies
$86,000 – $160,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from L3Harris TechnologiesOur estimate for the market: $123,000–$140,000Median $125,000
The range includes the market median of $125,000 for senior software engineering roles in Carlsbad.
Worked out from 5 postings that stated pay, median $125,000. Last updated Oct 8, 2026.
RoleSoftware Engineering
SenioritySenior
LocationCarlsbad
Base pay$86,000–$160,000
PostedSep 11, 2026 · 6w ago
Role brief

techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Develop embedded software for real-time control of tactical radios across requirements, design, implementation, integration and testing
  • Coordinate with other engineers on hardware-software interfaces, system performance needs and overall design
  • Write test procedures, software and documentation, then assess results from experiments using modeling resources
  • Join peer reviews and follow software defects through investigation and correction

What you bring

  • You are pursuing a master's in computer science, engineering or another listed field, or finished it within the past year
  • You apply computer science, engineering and mathematical analysis when developing software

Who this fits

This role suits a master's student or recent graduate interested in embedded, real-time software for tactical radio equipment. It is based in Carlsbad, California, with a 9/80 schedule that gives you every other Friday off.

From the employer

Job Title: Sr Associate, Software Engineer

Job Code: 41394

Job Location: Carlsbad, CA

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)  

Qualifications:

  • To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Master'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 Master's degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $86,000 - $160,000. 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.

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