Lead, Software Engineer - Data Analyst TS/SCI

L3Harris Technologies; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Lead Software Engineer/Front-End to drive modernization of front-end solutions at Patrick Space Force Base. You will lead cross-functional teams, implement modern web frameworks, and ensure secure, scalable deployments in AWS with Docker/Kubernetes.

A TS/SCI clearance is required, with extensive experience in front-end development and CI/CD. The role emphasizes collaboration with customers to refine requirements, produce architectural designs, and maintain thorough

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE with 9+ years experience; Graduate degree with 7+ years; without degree 13+ years experience.
• Experience in front-end development, modern web frameworks, and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Build modern, responsive front-end solutions using current web frameworks.
• Apply software engineering best practices across lifecycle, reviews, testing, VCS, CI/CD.
• Deploy and maintain applications in AWS with scalable, secure infrastructure.
• Support containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Engage with customers daily to refine requirements and improve functionality.
• Prepare technical designs, implementation plans, roadmaps, and documentation.
• Document system design, deployment procedures, and sustainment activities.
• Knowledge of databases and infra-as-code tools.

Skills

Front-end development

JavaScript

AWS

Docker

CI/CD

Linux

AI-assisted development

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE

Graduate Degree

13+ years experience without degree

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

PostgreSQL

MySQL

SQL Server

DynamoDB

Job description

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: Lead, Software Engineer/Front-End

Job Code: 41505

Job Location: Patrick Space Force Base, 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 TS/SCI-cleared, highly skilled and motivated Lead Software/Integration Engineer with experience in modern front-end development, Javascript, AWS, Docker, Linux, CI/CD, and AI-assisted development to support front-end modernization, software integration, and mission-system reliability improvements. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership across software and infrastructure teams and work onsite at Patrick Space Force Base.

Essential Functions:

• Build modern, responsive, intuitive front-end solutions using current web frameworks and best practices.
• Apply software engineering best practices across the full development lifecycle, including code reviews, automated testing, version control, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Deploy and maintain applications in AWS, ensuring scalability, security, resilience, and cost-effectiveness.
• Support containerized deployments using Docker and, where applicable, Kubernetes.
• Engage with customers daily to refine requirements and improve application functionality.
• Prepare and brief technical designs, implementation plans, roadmaps, and documentation.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation for system design, application architecture, deployment procedures, and sustainment activities.
• Familiarity with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, DynamoDB, or other relational/non-relational data stores.
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar.
• Security+ Certification or any DoD IAT Level II Certification, or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of accepting position.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience developing AI/ML-enabled mission applications, analytical tools, or decision-support capabilities involving advanced data processing, automation, visualization, and user