Intern, Software Engineer Spring 2027
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, delivering end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer Intern to support the design, development, and testing of embedded and real-time software solutions for advanced tactical radio systems. In this role, you will apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis principles to develop software for mission-critical applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure seamless integration between hardware and software while supporting the full software development life cycle.
Responsibilities
- Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target application
- Work closely with cross-functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system
- Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and test of embedded software for real-time control of advanced tactical radio equipment
- Develop software test procedures, software programs, and related documentation
- Utilize modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, and evaluate results
- Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and repair defects
- Utilize a variety of software languages (e.g., C++, C#, C, Java, Ruby, HTML5, XML, SQL, Perl, Python, Ajax, Qt) on Windows, Linux, mobile platforms, and embedded real-time operating systems (VxWorks, Linux, QNX, Integrity, Windows CE, and others for Motorola, Intel, TI, and custom processor designs)
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, 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
Skills
Preferred skills include 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, Embedded Systems
Schedule
9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off. Co-op term: January 2027 - August 2027.