Lead, Software Engineer - Technical Lead - TS Clearance

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a TS-cleared Lead Software Engineer to drive technical leadership across software and infrastructure teams at Patrick Space Force Base in Melbourne, FL.

You will lead end-to-end development, ensure secure and scalable cloud-based solutions, and coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders in support of national security missions. The ideal candidate has active TS clearance, Security+ or higher, and hands-on experience with AWS, CI/CD, and DoD-grade

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering; 9+ years of relevant experience; graduate degree preferred.
• Active TS clearance with the ability to obtain SCI.
• Security+ or DoD IAT Level II certification or higher; ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME support for customer API users and resolve issues.
• Apply change management within contract scope.
• Deploy and maintain AWS-based, scalable, secure solutions.
• Integrate cloud-native services across distributed environments.
• Apply software engineering best practices across full lifecycle; code reviews, testing, and CI/CD.
• Collaborate with system, cloud, cyber teams and stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Engage with customers daily to gather feedback and refine functionality.
• Prepare architectural designs and technical roadmaps aligned with mission goals.
• Produce documentation for design, deployment, and sustainment.

Skills

Active TS clearance

SCI eligibility

Security+ certification

AWS experience

CI/CD pipelines

DevSecOps

RESTful APIs & microservices

Front-end technologies (React, Angular

Back-end services (Java, Python, Node

Git

SQL/NoSQL databases

AI/ML-enabled apps

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering

Graduate degree in related field

13+ years of related experience without a degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD tooling

AWS

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 -Technical Lead

Job Code: 46227

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 a TS-cleared highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer to lead a new mission area, providing technical leadership across software and infrastructure teams. The ideal candidate will hold an active TS clearance with the ability to obtain SCI, possess CompTIA Security+ certification or higher, and work onsite at Patrick Space Force Base (PSFB).

Essential Functions:

• Provide subject matter expert support for customer API user group, resolving customer issues
• Apply change management experience, navigating customer requests against contract scope
• 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 (JASON, Python, Bash), 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.
• Experience transitioning research or prototype capabilities into operational software tools, supporting classified DoD mission environments strongly preferred.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools.
• Open to field assignments
• 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.
• Familiarity with Agile development and process, creating stories to task team for resolution.
• Strong experience developing and deploying applications in Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• 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 containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes K-8.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, and application integration patterns.
• Familiarity with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, DynamoDB, or other relational/non-relational data stores.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience with scientific, sensor-derived, geophysical, acoustic, seismic, infrasonic, or other mission-relevant technical data is highly desired.
• Experience transitioning research or prototype capabilities into operational software tools, supporting classified DoD mission environments strongly preferred.

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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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