Senior Associate, Software Engineering (NDPP)

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree and at least 2 years of related experience; alternatively, a graduate degree or equivalent with 0–2 years of related experience, or at least 6 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• At least 2 years of software development experience focused on Java full-stack development.
• Ability to obtain a security certification within 60 days and to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Preferred: knowledge of the software development lifecycle, from requirements elicitation through deployment; strong written and verbal communication; organization of software tasks; and understanding of software engineering principles, industry best practices, and Agile development.
• Preferred: ability to work in a team environment, potentially across other technical disciplines; experience with Apache NiFi, RabbitMQ, relational databases, asynchronous programming, GitLab or similar source-code repositories, Jira, Confluence, and containerized development and deployment; knowledge of Tanzu and Docker.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including designing, developing, and maintaining space command and control systems software.
• Work with cross-functional engineering teams to develop and assess software interfaces, operational performance requirements, and overall system design.
• Create software test procedures and programs, prepare related documentation, conduct peer reviews, and identify, track, and resolve software defects.
• Develop software as a Java full-stack engineer.
• Communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely, and collaborate effectively with small software engineering teams.

Technologies:

• Confluence
• Docker
• GitLab
• JIRA
• Java
• RabbitMQ
• Security
• LESS

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We are L3Harris, working to anticipate and respond to complex challenges with agile technology to help create a safer, more secure future. This Software Engineer role is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The salary range for this role in Colorado is $74,500–$138,500; the final offer may vary based on experience, geographic location, and other factors. We offer benefits that may include health and disability insurance, a 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. Available programs may vary based on hire date, work schedule, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. The application window closes October 30, 2026. We are an equal opportunity employer, maintain a drug-free workplace, and may conduct pre-employment substance testing and background checks where permitted by law. Some positions require security clearance; clearance eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens, and candidates accepting a conditional offer may undergo a government security investigation. We may share applicants resumes and related materials with our subsidiaries and affiliated companies to consider them for other openings. We are an E-Verify employer.

last updated 43 week of 2026