Lead, Software Engineer - Front-End - Top Secret Clearance

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Satellite Beach (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Lead Software/Integration Engineer to drive front-end modernization and software integration at Patrick Space Force Base in Melbourne, FL. The role requires technical leadership across software and infrastructure teams and onsite work.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in React/Angular/Vue, JavaScript/TypeScript, AWS, Docker, CI/CD, and AI-assisted development, with a focus on secure, scalable mission-critical applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering with 9+ years of related experience; graduate degree with 7+ years; or 13+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Active TS clearance with ability to obtain SCI.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-end modernization and integration across software and infrastructure teams.
• Build modern, responsive front-end solutions using current web frameworks.
• Deploy and maintain applications in AWS with scalable, secure, resilient design.
• Support Docker and Kubernetes deployments and CI/CD pipelines.
• Engage with customers daily to refine requirements and improve functionality.
• Produce and maintain technical designs, roadmaps, and deployment procedures.
• Maintain technical documentation for system design and deployment processes.

Skills

Front-end development

AI-assisted development

Agile software development

Scrum ceremonies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering

Graduate Degree

Tools

React

Angular

Vue

JavaScript

TypeScript

HTML

CSS

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Git

REST APIs

Python

Java

Node.js

.NET

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: Melbourne, FL (Patrick Space Force Base)

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 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 clearance with the 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 developing and deploying applications in Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Proficiency with front-end technologies such as React, Angular, Vue, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Experience with Docker, CI/CD, Git, REST APIs, microservices, and secure software development.
• Experience with scientific, sensor-derived, geophysical, acoustic, seismic, infrasonic, or other mission-relevant technical data is highly desired.
• Experience building back-end services and APIs using Python, Java, Node.js, .NET, or similar.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools.
• Experience transitioning research or prototype capabilities into operational software tools, supporting classified DoD mission environments strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting Agile software development teams and participating in Scrum ceremonies.
• Experience building and deploying mission applications in classified or high-security environments.
• Familiarity with the C2S Access Portal (CAP) and high-side AWS environments is highly desired.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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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