Senior Specialist Software Engineer

L3Harris

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Work type: On-site
Location: Palm Bay, FL
Posted: 42 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.

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TL;DR · Senior Specialist Software Engineer

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The Senior Specialist, Software Engineer role involves designing, developing, integrating, and sustaining mission-focused software solutions. Working within a technical team, the engineer will build and maintain software across a diverse landscape including embedded systems, backend services, and web-based applications. Day-to-day responsibilities include troubleshooting defects, improving performance, and creating technical documentation to support long-term sustainment. The position requires hands-on experience with C++, Python, JavaScript, and React, alongside Docker-based development and established DevOps practices. The engineer will collaborate with systems engineering and program teams to implement technical solutions aligned with operational needs. This role specifically addresses the development of secure, mission-critical programs, requiring the ability to navigate complex software lifecycles and containerized deployment workflows within a high-security defense technology context.

Skills

C++ Python JavaScript React Docker CI/CD DevOps Linux Embedded Software Backend Services Web Applications Version Control

What you'll do

Design, develop, integrate, test, and sustain software solutions for embedded systems, backend services, and web applications.
Develop and maintain software using C++, Python, JavaScript, and React to meet mission requirements.
Support containerized development and deployment workflows using Docker and established DevOps practices.
Troubleshoot software defects and perform performance improvements across the entire development lifecycle.
Create and maintain technical documentation, code artifacts, and engineering products for integration and long-term sustainment.
Implement technical solutions aligned with operational and customer needs in collaboration with systems and program teams.

What we're looking for

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience.
Must have a Graduate Degree and at least 4 years of related experience.
Must have at least 10 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
Must possess an active TS/SCI security clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen to meet security clearance eligibility requirements.
Experience with C++, Python, or JavaScript is preferred.
Experience with React and modern JavaScript for user-facing applications is preferred.
Experience with Docker, CI/CD workflows, and DevOps practices is preferred.

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