Mission-Focused Software Engineer (TS/SCI)

L3Harris Technologies; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, FL seeks a Specialist, Software Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and sustain mission-focused software across embedded systems, backend services, and web applications. You'll work with C++, Python, JavaScript, React, and Docker-based development to deliver secure, reliable software for critical national security programs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with systems and software engineering teams, DevOps practices, and documentation, with a 9/80

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or related field with 4+ years of prior relevant experience; graduate degree with 2+ years, or 8+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Active TS/SCI is required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, development, integration, test, and sustainment of software across embedded systems, backend services, and web-based applications.
• Develop and maintain software using C++, Python, JavaScript, and React in support of mission and program requirements.
• Support containerized development and deployment workflows using Docker and established DevOps practices to improve delivery efficiency, consistency, and reliability.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, software engineering, integration, and program teams to implement technical solutions aligned with operational and customer needs.
• Participate in software troubleshooting, defect resolution, performance improvement, and technical problem solving across the development lifecycle.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, code artifacts, and engineering products that support integration, testing, deployment, and long-term sustainment.

Skills

C++

Python

JavaScript

React

Docker

DevOps

Embedded software

Linux

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering/related field

Master's degree (optional)

8+ years of experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Git

CI/CD tooling

Linux tooling

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, FL seeks a Specialist, Software Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and sustain mission-focused software across embedded systems, backend services, and web applications. You'll work with C++, Python, JavaScript, React, and Docker-based development to deliver secure, reliable software for critical national security programs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with systems and software engineering teams, DevOps practices, and documentation, with a 9/80