About the role#
As a Software Engineer Intern at L3Harris Technologies, you will contribute to the development of software for advanced tactical radio equipment. You will work within a team to bridge the gap between hardware and software, ensuring systems meet operational performance requirements. This is a full-time, paid internship based in Rochester, New York.
What you'll do#
- Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical principles to software development.
- Support the full software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and testing of embedded software.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to evaluate system interfaces and design.
- Write software test procedures, programs, and supporting documentation.
- Use modeling tools to gather operating data, run experimental tests, and analyze results.
- Participate in peer reviews to identify, track, and fix software defects.
- Write code in various languages including C++, C#, C, Java, Ruby, HTML5, XML, SQL, Perl, Python, Ajax, and Qt for Windows, Linux, mobile, and embedded real-time operating systems.
What you'll need#
- You must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Wireless Engineering, Information Security, Mathematics, Digital Arts & Sciences, or a related field at an accredited university.
- Preferred experience includes one or more of the following: C++, C#, C, Java, Ruby, JEE, HTML5, XML, SQL, Qt, Windows.NET, Unix, Linux, SOA, RTOS, Real-Time Controls, Wireless, Software Security, Robotics, OOA/OOD, Hadoop, Android, or Embedded Systems.
Location & details#
- Location: Rochester, NY.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: 9/80 schedule (80 hours over 9 days, with every other Friday off).
- Compensation: $26.50 - $31.00 per hour.
- Benefits: Includes relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, and company-paid holidays.
About L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies operates in the defense and space manufacturing sector. The company provides technology solutions for space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. It maintains headquarters in Melbourne, Florida. The organization functions as a public company with over 31,000 employees.
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