Specialist, Software Engineer (Palm Bay) (TS/SCI) Engineering Palm Bay, Brevard, FL

Specialist, Software Engineer (Palm Bay) (TS/SCI) at L3Harris Technologies

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: Specialist, Software Engineer  Job Code: 40955 Job Location: Palm Bay, 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: We are seeking a Software Engineer in Palm Bay, Florida to design, develop, integrate, and sustain mission-focused software solutions. In this role, you'll work across a diverse technical landscape from embedded software and backend services to web applications, containerized environments, and DevOps workflows. The ideal candidate thrives in varied technical environments and brings experience with technologies including C++, Python, JavaScript, React, and Docker-based development. You'll play a key role in supporting secure, mission-critical programs that make a real impact.   Essential Functions: Contribute to the design, development, integration, test, and sustainment of software solutions across embedded systems, backend services, and web-based applications. Develop and maintain software using technologies such as 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.

Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or related field and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. Active TS/SCI is required. Preferred Additional Skills: Active TS/SCI w CI Polygraph. Experience contributing across both embedded and web application environments. Experience with React and modern JavaScript development for user-facing applications. Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD workflows, and containerized software delivery. Experience developing or integrating software in Linux-based environments. Experience in software engineering for one or more of the following areas: embedded software, backend services, full stack applications, or web application development. Hands-on development experience with one or more relevant programming languages such as C++, Python, or JavaScript. Experience working with modern software development practices, including version control, code reviews, debugging, and