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Job Title: Associate, Software Engineering

Job Location: Anaheim, CA

Schedule: 9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris Maritime Power & Energy Solutions (MPES) has an opening in the software engineering organization within its Maritime Systems sector site located in Anaheim, CA. Under general direction of the Manager of Software Engineering, this position will focus on development and application of advanced control theory for power conversion systems, develops and applies advanced control systems methods, theories and research technologies in the investigation, optimization, and solution of complex and advanced technical problems for power conversion equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on software integration and testing on power conversion hardware systems.
• Use laboratory instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and digital multimeters to measure, analyze, and debug signals.
• Diagnose software and system issues by instrumenting and monitoring signals (e.g., DAC outputs).
• Support testing, troubleshooting, and system validation of high-power electrical equipment.
• Analyze and decompose system requirements into implementable software features.
• Develop and execute test cases and test procedures that trace directly to system and software requirements.
• Investigate defects, document findings, and clearly communicate root causes and corrective actions.
• Participate in technical discussions with customers and integrated product teams to resolve issues and improve system performance.
• Contribute to code updates and fixes in C++ as needed.
• Maintain clear documentation and track issues using Jira and Confluence.
• Navigate and manage code repositories using Git and Bitbucket.
• Travel occasionally to customer or testing sites to support system testing and troubleshooting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or have completed their Bachelor's degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.
• Active Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Motivation and interest in hands-on integration of software with power electronics hardware.
• Ability to understand, analyze, and decompose engineering requirements.
• Experience translating requirements into software functionality and associated verification tests.
• Basic understanding of power electronics and power conversion systems.
• Experience using lab instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and digital multimeters.
• Comfort working around and operating high-power electrical equipment.
• Experience with C++ development and debugging.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Git, and Bitbucket.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to document and communicate defects clearly and thoroughly.

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 [$74,000.00 MIN - $138,000.00 MAX]. 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.

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