Lead Software Engineer - TS/SCI

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, Florida seeks a Lead Software Engineer to stay hands-on building mission-critical software across full-stack and embedded domains. You will develop React/TypeScript web apps and Python services, and deploy Docker containerized solutions, collaborating with hardware teams to integrate software with hardware assets.

Requires a Bachelor's with 9+ years or a Graduate degree with 7+ years, and an active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 9+ years of related experience or Graduate Degree with 7+ years; higher experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and sustain high‑reliability command-and-control software.
• Build full-stack web apps using React/TypeScript and Python services.
• Develop and deploy containerized software with Docker; ensure clean, testable code.
• Integrate software with unique hardware platforms and troubleshoot interfaces.
• Configure Linux development, deployment, and runtime environments.

Skills

Full-stack development

React

TypeScript

JavaScript

Python

Docker

Linux

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Docker

Git

Automated testing

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

Job Code: 42480

Job Location: Palm Bay, Florida

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 Senior Specialist, Software Engineer who wants to stay hands-on building the software behind missions that matter. You will work on a wide range of projects, from modern full-stack web applications using React, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Docker, and Linux to embedded software integrated with unique hardware. Most assignments will focus on one of these two areas, depending on mission needs, while delivering dependable command-and-control capabilities that support customers and real-world assets. This is an individual-contributor role with opportunities to provide technical leadership, not a people-management position, and a chance to be part of something bigger than any single product.

Essential Functions:

• Design, develop, integrate, and sustain high-reliability command-and-control software supporting customer missions and real-world assets.
• Build full-stack web applications using React, TypeScript, and JavaScript for responsive user experiences and Python services and APIs for backend capabilities.
• Develop and deploy containerized software using Docker, applying object-oriented design to create clean, maintainable, and testable code.
• Integrate software with unique hardware platforms and troubleshoot the interfaces, data flows, and runtime behavior that connect the two.
• Configure and troubleshoot basic Linux development, deployment, and runtime environments in support of software delivery and sustainment.

• Work directly with customers, systems engineers, and mission users to turn operational needs into practical technical solutions; contribute technical leadership through strong engineering judgment, design reviews, and peer collaboration.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 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 security clearance is required.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Hands-on full-stack web development experience.
• React, TypeScript, JavaScript, and Python.
• Docker and object-oriented programming.
• Software-hardware integration.
• Basic Linux configuration and troubleshooting.
• Git, debugging, automated testing, and secure development practices.
• Relevant technical degree or equivalent experience.
• Current CI Polygraph.
• Custom hardware, edge-device, or control-system integration.
• Command-and-control, mission, or real-time software.
• Secure containerized web services and connected hardware.

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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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