Software Engineer

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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 – Software Engineer (Simulation)

Job Location – Bristol, Portchester, Burgess Hill, UK

Please note, we do require you to be on-site 60% of the time across the month (up to 3 days per week on average)

Job ID – 17550

About this opportunity and L3Harris UK

From 12 UK sites, our team of over 1,400 people deliver unique capabilities across air, land, sea, space and cyber for military, security and commercial customers, worldwide.

L3Harris in Bristol/Burgess Hill/Barrow provides enduring, robust and cutting-edge Integrated Platform Management Systems (IPMS) for the UK Royal Navy sub-surface and surface fleets, notably current Astute submarine and Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) aircraft carriers, in-build Type 26 and Type 31 frigates.

Please note, this is not a software coding/development type of role.

A few of our employee benefits are:

• Hybrid working where possible – We do require you to be on-site 60% of the time across the month (up to 3 days per week on average)
• Half day finish on a Friday
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection
• Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support

What the role will involve

The key responsibilities of the role are shown below:

• Work on all aspects of the development of training solutions for electrical, propulsion, ancillary and auxiliary systems for naval platforms
• Develop and modify simulation models and configurable software components
• Participate in the full software lifecycle
• Use both standard tools and proprietary software packages under the direction of the Software Manager
• Produce and maintain software documentation ensuring full traceability of the software throughout the lifecycle
• Participate in the full software lifecycle for simulation software adhering to company process and procedure
• Participate in reviews of software code, documentation and contractual internal/external design reviews

What you’ll bring

The role requires the following experience and skills:

• Degree and a minimum of 3 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• Familiarity with graphical modelling techniques such as MatLab preferred
• Familiarity with software programming – Python, C or C++ would be advantageous
• Eagerness to learn and interest in all aspects of automation system development
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent PC skills for documents, spreadsheets and databases

Important to know

Due to the nature of our work many our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to government security checks.

As an equal opportunities employer, L3Harris is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join L3Harris.

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