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# Associate, Software Engineering 1 1

- **Company:** L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $74,500.0 - $138,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Computer-Aided Design, Agile Methodology, Software Applications, C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Kubernetes, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2985500411-2

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field and relevant 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 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

## Description

L3Harris 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 L3Harris's Space Ground Solutions (SGS) Group., * 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


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