Software Configuration Management Specialist

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, and deployment 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 con