# Sr Associate, Software Engineer
## About the Role
L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Sr Associate, Software Engineer for its Salt Lake City, Utah location. This is a new graduate opportunity focused on developing and testing embedded software for real-time control and advanced tactical radio equipment.
The role provides hands-on experience across the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, software design, implementation, hardware/software integration, testing, debugging, and defect resolution. You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical principles to embedded and platform-based systems.
## Key Responsibilities
* Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical concepts to software development for target applications.
* Develop and test embedded software for real-time control of advanced tactical radio equipment.
* Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on hardware/software interfaces, operational performance requirements, and overall system design.
* Support all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and testing.
* Develop software test procedures, programs, and related technical documentation.
* Use modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, and evaluate results.
* Participate in peer reviews.
* Identify, track, debug, and repair software defects.
* Develop and evaluate software solutions across embedded and platform-based environments.
* Work with multiple programming languages, operating systems, and embedded real-time operating systems.
## Required Qualifications
* Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in:
* Computer Science.
* Computer Engineering.
* Software Engineering.
* Electrical Engineering.
* Information Security.
* A related field.
* Alternatively, completed a qualifying Master’s degree within the last 12 months.
* Ability to apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical principles to software development.
* Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional engineering teams.
## Preferred Qualifications
* Specific preferred qualifications are not separately listed in the provided job description.
* Experience or familiarity with embedded software, real-time systems, hardware/software interfaces, software testing, and debugging may align with the responsibilities of the role.
## Skills & Competencies
* Embedded software development.
* Real-time software engineering.
* Software requirements analysis.
* Software design and implementation.
* Hardware/software integration.
* Software testing and debugging.
* Defect tracking and resolution.
* Technical documentation.
* Modeling and experimental testing.
* Cross-functional collaboration.
* Computer science and engineering principles.
* Programming across multiple languages and platforms.
### Programming Languages & Technologies
* C++.
* C#.
* C.
* Java.
* Ruby.
* HTML5.
* XML.
* SQL.
* Perl.
* Python.
* Ajax.
* Qt.
### Operating Systems & Platforms
* Windows.
* Linux.
* Mobile platforms.
* VxWorks.
* QNX.
* Integrity.
* Windows CE.
* Motorola, Intel, TI, and custom processor designs.
## Education & Experience
* **Education:** Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Security, or a related field in progress or completed within the previous 12 months.
* **Professional Experience:** The role is described as a New Graduate position; no separate professional experience requirement is specified.
## Work Arrangement & Schedule
* **Work Arrangement:** Onsite.
* **Location:** Salt Lake City, UT, US.
* **Schedule:** 9/80 schedule — employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off.
## Compensation & Benefits
* **Salary/Currency:** USD.
* Specific salary amount is not provided in the listing.
* Additional compensation and benefits are not specified in the provided job description.
## Compliance / Additional Information
* L3Harris Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
* Many L3Harris positions may require the ability to obtain a security clearance.
* Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
* Applicants accepting a conditional offer may be subject to government security investigations and eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
* L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law.
* L3Harris is an E-Verify Employer.
* Submitted resumes and related application information may be shared with L3Harris subsidiaries and affiliated companies for consideration for other available positions.
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