Senior Specialist, Application Developer

L3Harris Technologies; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Specialist, Application Developer to design, develop, and maintain integrations between PLM systems and enterprise applications. The role focuses on scalable data exchange across the product lifecycle, supporting digital thread initiatives and model-based engineering processes.

The candidate will work with Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, REST/SOAP APIs, and modern integration frameworks to deliver robust solutions.

Qualifications

• Requires 6+ years in application development and system integration.
• Experience with major PLM platforms and integration technologies.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLM integrations via APIs, middleware, and scripting.
• Build and maintain integrations between PLM and ERP/MES/CAD systems.
• Troubleshoot, optimize performance, and ensure data security/compliance.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to translate requirements into solutions.
• Stay current with PLM, integration frameworks, and MBSE concepts.

Skills

REST/SOAP APIs

Middleware

Microservices

MBSE

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor’s Degree + min 6 years experience

Graduate Degree + min 4 years

Tools

Tricentis Tosca

NeoLoad

Red Hat Linux

AWS/Azure

Docker/Kubernetes

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:

Senior Specialist, Application Developer

Job Code:

42500

Job Location:

(On Site) Melbourne, 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:

Digital Thread / PLM Integration Application Developer to design, develop, and maintain integrations between PLM systems and enterprise applications. This role will focus on building robust, scalable solutions that enable seamless data exchange across the product lifecycle, supporting digital thread initiatives and model-based engineering processes. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills, experience with PLM platforms, and a passion for creating efficient integration solutions.

Essential Functions:

Application Development:

• Design and develop custom integration solutions for PLM systems (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill) using APIs, middleware, and scripting.
• Implement workflows, data transformations, and connectors to enable digital thread capabilities.

Integration Implementation:

• Build and maintain integrations between PLM and ERP, MES, CAD, and other enterprise systems.
• Ensure data consistency, security, and compliance across integrated platforms.

Technical Support & Maintenance:

• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Optimize performance and scalability of integration solutions.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with architects, business analysts, and engineering teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices for integration development.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay up to date with emerging technologies in PLM, integration frameworks, and digital manufacturing.
• Recommend improvements to enhance automation and efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum of 6+ years of experience in application development and system integration.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Proven track record with major PLM platforms (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill).
• Hands-on experience with integration technologies (e.g., REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, ESB, microservices).
• Strong understanding of digital thread and MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering) concepts.
• Proficiency in data modeling, configuration management, and PLM workflows.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive complex integration projects.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and containerization (AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Familiarity with Magic Xpi integration platform or similar integration toolsets.
• Understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles and practices.
• Familiarity with Linux operation systems, particularly Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Experience with Tricentis test automation tools, including:
  • Tosca for functional test automation
  • NeoLoad for performance and load testing

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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