Senior Specialist, Software Quality Engineering

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Job Title : Sr Specialist, Software Quality Engineering

Job Code : 28495

Job Location : Colorado Springs, Colorado

Job Description :

L3Harris is hiring a hands ‑ on Software   Quality  Engineer to own the end ‑ to ‑ end quality strategy for two business areas. This role combines strategic ownership with day ‑ to ‑ day leadership, giving you the mandate , and the resources , to elevate quality across the enterprise. Come join the team that guards the final frontier, own the software quality that tracks every satellite, rocket stage, and stray bolt in orbit, turning raw data into the space-situational awareness that keeps missions (and astronauts) safe.

This is NOT a test or development role, but instead a Quality Assurance role to evaluate and ensure process compliance on programs that are developing software and firmware.

Essential Functions

• Modernize and maintain a best ‑ in ‑ class software quality system that meets all customer and regulatory requirements.
• Interfacing with software engineering to define the software quality strategy for two business areas, including building out a roadmap for the next generation of software quality support.
• Champion continuous improvement to protect product integrity, meet cost and delivery targets, and ensure mission success.
• Act as the single point of contact for all site ‑ level quality matters, driving alignment across programs and with external customers.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state is $82,500 - $153,000. 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.

The application window for this requisition is anticipated to close December 5, 2025.

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