Software Engineer

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 – Software Engineer

Job Location – Bologna, Italy

Job ID – 47748

Application closing date is 25th November 2026

About this opportunity and L3Harris Italy

Our L3Harris site in Bologna has provided over 190 years of innovation and technology within the maritime space being a leading provider of marine handling and lighting solutions to both governments and commercial customers in Italy, Europe and beyond.

A few of our employee benefits are:

• Additional parental leave
• Canteen or ticket restaurant
• Company gym
• Flexible working hours.

L3Harris is looking for a software engineer with experience in Firmware design for microcontroller applications and software design for HMIs for naval applications guaranteeing high reliability, safety and security standards.

The candidate will be included in the automation team supporting the Project Leaders in the products life cycle from the design to the maintenance on client sites.

The also role includes, managing requirements and relevant project documentation during the project life cycle; interface with different company departments (electrical and mechanical engineering, procurement and production); direct contact with customers.

What the role will involve

The responsibilities of your role will include the following:

• Firmware development: design, program and test firmware of embedded system especially for motor drive applications;
• Software development: design of HMIs visual studio based;
• System integration: design and development of software application which allows to interface different systems;
• Software testing and qualification: Execute debug tests during software production and on installed system;
• Documentation production: produce project and product documentation relevant to software applications.

What you’ll bring

The role requires the following experience and skills:

• Bachelor Degree or Master’s Degree in, Automation Engineering or Information engineering, or equivalent technical fields;
• Background in microcontroller development (preferrable in STM32) or background in Visual Studio applications;

Good knowledge of:

• industrial and embedded software architectures (PLC and not PLC based);

• industrial automation;

• industrial networking and communication protocols;

• software integration;

• Good knowledge of Italian and English, both written and spoken.

• Eligibility to obtain and maintain National/NATO Security Clearance.

Important to know

(i) A base salary ranging from EUR 30,000 to EUR 40,000. The salary range reflects the potential span of pay the Company may offer for this role, with the actual amount offered to each candidate being determined based on factors such as: seniority in a similar role, technical skills and competencies, and other relevant qualifications.

(ii) An annual Production Bonus (PDR), as provided for under the company collective bargaining agreement. Employees may elect to convert the PDR into welfare benefits through the Company's welfare platform.

(iii) Canteen/ticket restaurant for each day worked at the Company's premises.

(iv) Access to the Company gym.

Please also note that the applicable collective bargaining agreement is the CCNL Metalmeccanico.

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Position title – Software Engineer

Job location – Bologna, Italy

Job ID – 47748

The application deadline is 25 November 2026

About this opportunity and L3Harris Italy

The L3Harris site in Bologna boasts over 190 years of innovation and technology in the maritime sector, establishing itself as a leading supplier of naval handling and lighting solutions to government entities and commercial customers in Italy, in Europe and internationally.

Some of the benefits offered to employees include:

• Additional parental leave

• Company canteen or meal vouchers

• Company gym

• Flexible working hours.

L3Harris is looking for a software engineer with experience in designing firmware for microcontroller-based applications and in designing HMI software for naval applications, ensuring high standards of reliability and safety and security.

The candidate will join the automation team and will support the Project Leaders throughout the product lifecycle, from design through to maintenance at client sites.

The role also includes managing requirements and related project documentation, interfacing with different company departments (electrical and mechanical engineering, procurement and production), and direct contact with customers.

Job description

The responsibilities of the position include:

• Firmware development: design, programming and testing of firmware for embedded systems, particularly for motor drive applications;

• Software development: design of Visual Studio-based HMIs;

• System integration: design and development of software applications for interfacing different systems;

• Software testing and qualification: execution of debug tests during software development and on installed systems;

• Documentation production: drafting project and product documentation for software applications.

Requirements

The position requires the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation Engineering, Information Engineering or related technical fields;

• Experience in microcontroller development (preferably STM32) or in Visual Studio application development;

Good knowledge of:

• industrial and embedded software architectures (PLC-based and non-PLC-based);

• industrial automation;

• industrial networks and communication protocols;

• software integration;

• Good knowledge of Italian and English, both written and spoken.

• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a national/NATO Security Clearance (NOS). Important information

(i) A base salary of EUR 30,000 to EUR 40,000. This salary range reflects the pay range the Company may offer for this position; the actual amount offered to each candidate will be determined based on factors such as seniority in a similar role, technical skills and competencies, and other relevant qualifications.

(ii) An annual Production Bonus (PDR), as provided for under the company collective bargaining agreement. Employees may choose to convert the PDR into welfare benefits through the company’s welfare platform.

(iii) Canteen or meal vouchers for each day worked at company premises.

(iv) Access to the company gym.

Please also note that the applicable collective bargaining agreement is the CCNL Metalmeccanico.

This listing was sourced from 4dayweek.io.