Data Analyst

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Specialist, Software Engineer/Data Analyst to modernize and migrate analytics applications into high-performance web applications using modern software and cloud technologies. This role is ideal for a software engineer or data analyst with full-stack development experience who can build secure, scalable applications supporting mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain full-stack applications, including user interfaces, back-end services, APIs, and data integrations.
• Build modern, responsive, and intuitive front-end applications using current web development frameworks and best practices.
• Develop secure and scalable back-end services and application logic for mission applications and workflows.
• Deploy and maintain applications in AWS with a focus on scalability, security, resilience, and cost effectiveness.
• Integrate cloud-native services, databases, and application components across distributed environments.
• Apply software engineering practices throughout the development lifecycle, including code reviews, automated testing, version control, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with system engineers, cloud engineers, cyber teams, and mission stakeholders to define requirements and deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Interact regularly with customers to understand operational needs, gather feedback, and refine application functionality.
• Prepare architectural designs, implementation plans, and technical roadmaps aligned with organizational and mission goals.
• Create and maintain technical documentation covering system design, application architecture, deployment, and sustainment.
• Deliver technical presentations and briefings to stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into clear information.
• Support multiple mission areas and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic operational environment.
• Work with databases and relational/non-relational data stores.
• Support familiarity with C2S Access Portal (CAP) and high-side AWS environments.
• Obtain Security+ or another DoD IAT Level II certification within 6 months of accepting the position, if not already certified.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of prior relevant experience; or
• Graduate degree and at least 2 years of prior related experience; or
• In lieu of a degree, at least 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing AI/ML-enabled mission applications, analytical tools, or decision-support capabilities.
• Experience working with advanced data processing, automation, visualization, and user interaction.
• Experience with scientific, sensor-derived, geophysical, acoustic, seismic, infrasonic, or other mission-relevant technical data.
• Full-stack development experience across front-end, back-end, and cloud applications.
• Experience developing software for classified or high-security environments.
• Experience transitioning research or prototype capabilities into operational software tools in classified DoD mission environments.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.

Skills

• Full-stack software development
• Data analysis and analytics application development
• Front-end development
• Back-end development
• Cloud application development
• AWS
• Modern web development
• JavaScript and TypeScript
• React, Angular, or Vue
• HTML and CSS
• Java, Python, Node.js, .NET, or similar technologies
• RESTful APIs
• Microservices
• Application integration
• PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, DynamoDB, or similar databases
• Git and version control
• CI/CD pipelines
• Automated testing
• DevSecOps
• Docker and Kubernetes
• Infrastructure as code
• Technical documentation
• Architecture and technical planning
• Customer collaboration and requirements gathering
• Technical presentations and briefings

Schedule

• 9/80 schedule — employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off.
• Work Arrangement: Onsite
• Location: Melbourne, Florida, United States
• Periodic commuting to Patrick Space Force Base may be required.

This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants accepting a conditional offer may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. The position may also require background checks and pre-employment substance abuse testing where permitted by law.