L3Harris
L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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.
Your new role
We’re looking for a Software Engineering Industrial Placement to join us for 12 months, from September 2026, to support projects across our Information Resilience and Electronic Warfare portfolios. Reporting to one of our Software Engineering Leads and working in a cross-functional team, you’ll be involved in the design, development and implementation of software for embedded systems, control and real-time applications. You’ll also support the integration of developed software on the target hardware with other system components and firmware, devising appropriate test procedures, both informal and formal, to prove the correct operation of software.
This role provides fantastic opportunities to develop technical skills across multiple projects, gaining valuable experience whilst making a difference.
What you’ll bring
• On track to achieve at least a 2:1 in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar discipline
• Experience with C, and/or C++ is ideal but Python, Rust and/or C# are also an advantage
• Appreciation of Continuous Integration and DevOps tools such as GitLab/Jenkins
• Willingness to learn and tenacious approach to problem solving
• Strong interpersonal skills and a self-starter – able to work as part of a team as well as using your own initiative
• A demonstrable passion for engineering and technology keeping up to date with latest innovations
What you can expect:
• Immersive induction into L3Harris – who we are and how we work
• Technical upskilling through formal training and on the job learning, supported by our in-house experts
• Personal development workshops to support your career progression
• A dedicated support structure with a peer buddy, your manager, a project mentor and our Early Careers Lead
• Membership to our internal Early Careers network, Cerebrum, and other Employee Resource Groups to build your community
What we offer
In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer
• Flexible working hours, with at least 65% of your time in the office
• 12pm finish on a Friday
• 25 days holiday per year, increasing with long service
• Free on-site parking
• Private medical insurance and a health care cash plan
• Mental health and wellbeing schemes
Important to know
Due to the nature of our work this role will require UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to government security checks.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.