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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering - **Company:** L3Harris Technologies, Inc. - **Location:** Trenton, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Network Sockets, Computer Programming, Data Transmissions, Serialization, Software Design Patterns, Linux, Distributed Systems, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Protocol Buffers, JSON, Machine Learning, Network Protocols, Object-Oriented Software Development, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Service-Oriented Architecture, Shell Script, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Subversion, Systems Architecture, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, Web Applications, Web Application Frameworks, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Multithreading, Scripting, Git, Containerization, Linux Development, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Software Defined Radio, Restful APIs, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** October 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.nettemps.com/us/en/W0A042A2C3D17A63788.ntap ## About the Role * Active US TS/SCI security clearance. * Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. * Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. * In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. * Demonstrated Object Oriented Programming experience with a strong focus on Java, C++, or JavaScript. Preferred Additional Skills * Multi-threaded programming skills. * Experience in a Linux development environment. * Network socket programming. * Knowledge and understanding of RF and receiver concepts. * Software Defined Radio experience. * Al/ML experience. * Shell Scripting experience. * FPGA experience. * Experience using software configuration management tools (eg Git, SVN, etc.). * Virtualization as well as containerization technologies like Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes. * Rocky/Red Hat Linux Image Customization & Kickstart Scripting. * Software architectural expertise (eg, service-oriented architecture & micro-services). * Databases and SQL. * Google Protocol Buffer (GPB) data serialization. * Object Oriented analysis and design using common design patterns. ## Description The Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer will be responsible for working within an Integrated Product Team to develop systems for a diverse customer base. This team, comprised of engineers from many disciplines, works closely with customers to gain insight into real-world needs, priorities, and obtains operational feedback to provide the best system solutions for our users. As a key member of this team, you will be responsible for software development in a variety of software domains to achieve solutions for various projects/programs. This position requires a self-motivated team player with excellent technical and communication skills., * 10% travel based on business needs. * Convert algorithms to real-time, reusable DSP C/C++ code that is compliant with an existing system architecture. * Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and test. * Work closely with team members to evaluate and advance system architecture, interfaces between system components and operational performance requirements. * Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical (when required) analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target application. * Use Object Oriented Programming (OOP) methodologies to design, develop, test, and maintain software systems. * Experience with the Linux Operating System including developing and testing software. * Prepare and produce releases of software components. * Investigate and resolve defects. * Develop documentation as needed. * Development of web applications using at least one popular web framework. * Network socket programming and Network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP). * Designing and developing multi-threaded, distributed systems. * Data communications experience with modern protocols and formats (eg, XML, JSON, REST APls, etc.). * Provide recommendations for continuous improvement. * Work with flexible goals or shifting priorities., L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris 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. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.