Specialist, Software Engineer - Grant

L3Harris Technologies; Grant (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, Florida seeks a Software Engineer to design, develop, and sustain mission-focused software across embedded systems, backend services, and web-based applications. You will build using C++, Python, JavaScript and React, support Docker-based workflows, and collaborate with Systems and Software teams to meet demanding customer requirements.

Candidates should have TS/SCI with CI Poly, strong DevOps experience, and a track record of delivering reliable software in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/SE or related field plus 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Graduate degree plus 2+ years of relevant experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; CI Polypreferred.
• Experience spanning embedded and web applications; C++, Python, JS.
• Familiar with Docker-based development environments and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, test, and sustain software across embedded systems, backend services, and web-based applications.
• Build and maintain software using C++, Python, JavaScript, and React in support of mission needs.
• Support containerized development and deployment workflows with Docker and DevOps practices.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, software engineering, integration, and program teams to meet requirements.
• Troubleshoot software issues, resolve defects, and improve performance.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and engineering deliverables for deployment and sustainment.

Skills

C++

Python

JavaScript

React

Docker

DevOps

CI/CD

Linux

Embedded systems

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/SE or related field

Graduate degree +2 years experience

8+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Docker

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Requirements

• We require a bachelors degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or a related discipline plus at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• We will also consider candidates with a graduate degree and at least 2 years of related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, we require a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• We require an active TS/SCI clearance.
• We strongly prefer an active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
• We value experience spanning both embedded and web application environments.
• We prefer hands-on React and modern JavaScript development experience for user-facing applications.
• We look for experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD workflows, and containerized software delivery.
• We prefer experience developing or integrating software in Linux-based environments.
• We seek background in embedded software, backend services, full stack applications, or web application development.
• We value practical programming experience with C++, Python, or JavaScript.
• We prefer familiarity with version control, code reviews, debugging, and automated build or test workflows.
• We look for experience with Docker-based development environments, containerized applications, or DevOps-oriented delivery practices.
• We need someone who can contribute effectively as an individual contributor on a technical team supporting secure, mission-focused programs.

Responsibilities

• We design, develop, integrate, test, and sustain software solutions across embedded systems, backend services, and web-based applications.
• We build and maintain software using C++, Python, JavaScript, and React in support of mission and program needs.
• We support containerized development and deployment workflows with Docker and established DevOps practices to improve delivery speed, consistency, and reliability.
• We collaborate with systems engineering, software engineering, integration, and program teams to deliver technical solutions aligned with operational and customer requirements.
• We troubleshoot software issues, resolve defects, improve performance, and solve technical problems throughout the development lifecycle.
• We create and maintain technical documentation, code artifacts, and engineering deliverables that support integration, testing, deployment, and long-term sustainment.

Company

We are L3Harris Technologies, and we are hiring a Software Engineer in Palm Bay, Florida to help design and sustain mission-focused software solutions. In this role, we work across a broad technical environment that includes embedded software, backend services, web applications, containerized systems, and DevOps workflows. We support secure, mission-critical programs that deliver meaningful impact. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, maintain a drug-free workplace, and use pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law. Many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance, and applicants must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. We may also share application materials with our subsidiaries and affiliated companies to support consideration for other opportunities.