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October 22, 2026
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Software Engineering Intern

Carlsbad, CA
Internship
Onsite
$29/hr - $35/hr
Intern
L3Harris Technologies develops defense technology solutions for national security. The Software Engineering Intern supports development of embedded software for real-time control of advanced tactical radio equipment, contributing across the software development life cycle and collaborating with engineering teams.

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 (i.e., 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)

Qualification

Required

  • Must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree, a Master's degree, or a PhD in computer science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Wireless Engineering, Information Security, Mathematics, Digital Arts & Sciences or related field at an accredited university

Preferred

  • 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

Benefits

  • 9/80 schedule: employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off
  • Health and disability insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • EAP
  • Education assistance
  • Parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • 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.
L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.
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Founded in 1895
Melbourne, Florida, USA
10001+ employees
https://www.l3harris.com

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