Specialist Software Engineering 1 at L3Harris
Nashville, TN
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Jun 30, 2026
Nashville, TN
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A mid-level software engineering role focused on designing, building, and testing custom software components for defense-related programs. Day-to-day work involves translating requirements into technical designs, implementing and unit-testing code primarily in C# with WPF/XAML, and contributing across the full development lifecycle under general supervision. The role also includes some task tracking and mentoring of junior engineers, and requires eligibility for a US Secret security clearance.
Mid level · 4+ years · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN · Secret clearance · Full-time
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What the occupation pays Median $129,394 (middle half $101,208–$143,252).
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The title 'Specialist, Software Engineering' carries no standard seniority level word; the title states no level. The 4-year experience requirement and scope (general supervision, moderate departmental impact) support a Mid-level classification.
The JD states 'Version 1 C# and Visual Studio required (Java experience a potential substitute)' — Java is captured as an alternative to C#, not a separate required skill.
A Secret clearance is listed as a hard requirement ('Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance' in the Qualifications section). The broader boilerplate about clearances is not an additional gate.
The role is described as 'contingent upon program approval,' which may affect actual headcount.
Azure DevOps (Git source control) and YAML pipeline experience are explicitly called out as 'a plus' in the Preferred Qualifications section.
Multithreaded application development appears only under Preferred Qualifications.
No compensation figures are provided in the posting.
Requires a Secret clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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