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Software Configuration Management Specialist

Harris Geospatial Solutions, Salt Lake City, UT, United States


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. 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: Specialist, Software Configuration Management
Job Code: 36960
Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Job Schedule: 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off)
Job Description

L3Harris Spectrum Superiority is currently seeking a dynamic, hands‑on

Build

and

Release Engineer

for our

Software Configuration Management Team .

This position specializes in

managing ,

documenting , and

enhancing

our

organization's software programs

and

ensures timely software releases .

The main responsibility of the release engineer is to

use automation tools , like

Jenkins , to

increase efficiencies

of

building

and

releasing critical software .

Your work will contribute directly to the security of our nation.

Essential Functions

Advanced Scripting

and

Pipeline Automation

– Scripting languages such as

bash ,

python ,

groovy , etc., to

automate manual tasks , and experience with

Unix ,

Cmake ,

Docker

(or other similar containerization tools).

Troubleshooting – Ability to

diagnose complex CI/CD build ,

deployment , and

issues , to ensure reliable and repeatable releases.

Identify root causes

of

build and release failures

and

implement durable fixes

in fast‑paced environments.

Analytical Thinking– Ability to

analyze , critique, and

follow software build instructions .

Collaboration – Working closely with the engineering leadership, software developers, program and Systems Engineers, the Systems & Software Quality Assurance team, and others involved in the software release process.

Communication Skills– Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, as release engineers communicate with various personnel and write software release reference materials.

Time Management – Release engineers are relied upon

to process software products in a timely manner , supporting programs to meet critical deadlines.

Change Management – Ability to

adapt to changes

or unexpected

barriers in the software build and release process , including rescheduled deadlines.

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills/Qualifications

Strong team player

Ability to communicate confidently and concisely with both engineers and non-engineers

Proven ability to translate vision/strategy into clear priorities and direction

Highly collaborative with a proven ability to quickly establish trust and credibility among peers and customers

Experience navigating matrix organizations to identify key stakeholders and create efficiencies in related efforts

Demonstrated history of embracing change and continually pushing for organizational improvement

Well-developed sense of workplace empathy and a high level of emotional intelligence

Strong sense of ownership and accountability

Active U.S. security clearance

Advanced degree in CS or CE

A strong knowledge of modern software development tools, technology, processes, and techniques, including

Agile ,

DevSecOps , and

containerization

Experience with

Jenkins ,

Artifactory ,

Git ,

Teamcenter ,

Collaborator , and the

Atlassian Tool Suite

( Bitbucket ,

JIRA ,

Confluence )

Experience managing development and products that include open source software

Experience developing software for

Department of Defense

and intelligence community applications, including familiarity with

AS9100D

and

AS9115A

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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