Sr. Assoc. Object Oriented Software Developer

L3Harris Technologies - Nashville, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Nashville, TN

10,001+ employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Sr. Associate Object Oriented Software Developer position at L3Harris in Nashville, Tennessee, is a critical role that involves participating in and contributing to various stages of software development for aircraft mission management software. This includes planning, design, implementation, verification, deployment, and support activities for custom software components and applications. The developer will work closely with the engineering team and program management staff to analyze and understand requirements, translating them into optimal technical designs. The role requires effective communication of these designs to software engineering and other team members, ensuring that the implementation aligns with the technical specifications. In addition to development tasks, the position may involve managing complex projects and processes with general oversight, directly impacting team and departmental results. The developer will be responsible for unit and component testing of software to ensure quality deliverables, assisting in the technical verification of all requirements prior to software delivery. The role also includes tracking and reporting the status of tasks, deliverables, and issues to the software engineering team, adhering to corporate processes and standards throughout the software development life cycle. The ability to manage multiple task assignments and corporate priorities is essential, along with maintaining a positive and professional attitude in all job functions. The position requires a strong foundation in object-oriented design and development, with practical knowledge of relevant technologies and software development methodologies. The developer will also need to possess the ability to identify complex problems, provide multiple solutions, and effectively communicate complex design specifications. A Secret security clearance is required, which necessitates U.S. citizenship, and the role may involve other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, design, implementation, verification, deployment, and support activities for custom software components and applications.
• Interact directly with the engineering team and program management staff to analyze and understand requirements.
• Translate requirements into optimal technical designs and present them effectively to team members.
• Implement requirements into software components and applications according to technical design.
• Conduct unit and component testing of software components and applications to ensure quality deliverables.
• Assist in the technical verification of all requirements prior to software delivery.
• Investigate and address requirement violations in functional testing and production software as needed.
• Track and report status of tasks, deliverables, and issues to the software engineering team.
• Adhere to corporate processes and standards during all phases of the software development life cycle.
• Manage multiple task assignments and corporate priorities effectively.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressively advanced object-oriented commercial or government software development experience.
• Practical knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of object-oriented design/development.
• Experience with C# and Visual Studio required (Java experience a potential substitute).
• Practical knowledge of relevant technologies, software development methodologies, and programming languages.
• Theoretical knowledge and understanding of regulatory standards impact on software development.
• Practical knowledge of software unit, component, and integration testing principles and practices.
• Practical knowledge of source code management and defect tracking techniques.
• Ability to effectively utilize both written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify complex problems and provide multiple solutions.
• Ability to understand, create, and communicate complex design specifications.
• Ability to breakdown assignments into work tasks and provide effort and schedule estimates.
• Ability to use judgment and logic in decision-making considering costs and benefits of potential actions.
• Ability to promote corporate ethics and exhibit teamwork and cooperation within the organization.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Nice-to-haves

• WPF/XAML experience preferred.
• Azure DevOps source control (GIT).
• A basic understanding of SOLID principles.