Specialist, Software Engineer - TS/SCI

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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 Engineering

Job Code: 43565

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer/Data Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will hold an active TS/SCI clearance. Periodic commute to Patrick Space Force Base may be required. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for modernizing and migrating analytics applications into a high-performance web application using modern web technologies. 

Essential Functions:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain full stack applications, including user-facing interfaces, back-end services, APIs, and data integrations.
• Build modern, responsive, and intuitive front-end solutions using current web development frameworks and best practices.
• Develop secure and scalable back-end services and application logic to support mission applications and workflows.
• Deploy and maintain applications in AWS, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, resilient, and cost-effective.
• Integrate cloud-native services, databases, and application components across distributed environments.
• Apply software engineering best practices across the full development lifecycle, including code reviews, automated testing, version control, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with system engineers, cloud engineers, cyber teams, and mission stakeholders to define requirements and deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Engage in daily interaction with customers to understand operational needs, gather feedback, and refine application functionality.
• Prepare architectural designs, implementation plans, and technical roadmaps that align with organizational and mission goals.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation for system design, application architecture, deployment procedures, and sustainment activities.
• Deliver professional presentations and technical briefings to stakeholders, translating complex concepts into clear and actionable information.
• Support a variety of mission areas and adapt to evolving priorities in a dynamic operational environment.
• Familiarity with the C2S Access Portal (CAP) and high-side AWS environments.
• Familiarity with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, DynamoDB, or other relational/non-relational data stores.
• Security+ Certification or any DoD IAT Level II Certification, or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of accepting position.

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.
• Active TS clearance with ability to obtain SCI. 

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience developing AI/ML-enabled mission applications, analytical tools, or decision-support capabilities involving advanced data processing, automation, visualization, and user interaction.
• Experience with scientific, sensor-derived, geophysical, acoustic, seismic, infrasonic, or other mission-relevant technical data is highly desired.
• Experience as a Full Stack Developer with proficiency in front-end, back-end, and cloud-based application development.
• Proficiency with modern front-end technologies such as React, Angular, Vue, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Experience developing back-end services and APIs using languages/frameworks such as Java, Python, Node.js, .NET, or similar.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, and application integration patterns.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience transitioning research or prototype capabilities into operational software tools, supporting classified DoD mission environments strongly preferred.
• Experience building and deploying mission applications in classified or high-security environments.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar.

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Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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