L3Harris Technologies

L3Harris Technologies

Lead, Software Engineer

Company : L3Harris Technologies

Location : Colorado Springs, CO, 80509

Job Type : Full Time

Date Posted : 25 May 2026

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Lead, Software Engineer

Job Code: 35729

Job Location: Chantilly, VA or Colorado Springs, CO

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking self-starting, team-oriented Full-Stack Application Software Engineers to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team. This team is at the forefront of satellite command and control systems, leveraging web technologies, distributed computing, sophisticated cloud technologies, frameworks, and cutting-edge capabilities. Successful candidates will play a crucial role in developing and integrating mission-unique software with both existing and emerging technologies, using industry best practices.

Essential Functions:

  • Development and Integration: Perform software development and integration using industry best practices, including Agile methodologies, for government systems.
  • Mission Application Support: Provide development support for mission applications and frameworks.
  • Modern Practices: Participate in a development team employing modern DevOps practices and a technology-supported development infrastructure.
  • System Enhancement: Maintain and develop new capabilities for deployed systems, diagnose and resolve issues, and offer support to end-users as required.
  • Continuous Learning: Possess the technical talent and desire to continually learn new skills and promote innovative technologies.
  • Mentorship: Mentor junior engineers on the job as needed.
  • Architectural Adaptation: Have experience adapting existing baselines to new architectures.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience. Alternatively, a Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of related experience or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of related experience.
  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance
Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Proven expertise in Agile Software Development Processes and Methodologies.
  • Proficiency in Java, Python, and C# software development life cycles.
  • Proficiency in DevSecOps practices.
  • Comprehensive understanding of software testing and quality assurance.
  • Experience leading a development team using Scrum methodology.
  • Experience in integrating, testing, and deploying software applications to operations.
  • Proficiency with Docker containers.
  • Active SCI clearance
  • Experience with Space Domain Systems.
  • Experience with Spring Boot framework.
  • Experience with ActiveMQ Messaging Systems
  • Expertise in algorithm development.
  • Experience with Astro UXDS.
  • Strong background in data management.
  • Expertise in configuration management and version control.
  • Experience with with Space OpsC2 (Operations Command and Control) systems and procedures.
  • Experience using a shared baseline on multiple development efforts concurrently.
  • Experience working with a diverse, multi-site, multi-company team.
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 $135,000 - $250,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $117,000 - $218,500. 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.
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.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish .

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