L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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: Sr. Specialist, Software Engineer / SQL Database
Job Code: 24913
Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Job Description:
As the premier provider of Space Domain Awareness (SDA) mission solutions for the United States Space Force, L3Harris is seeking a lead software engineer to assist the team in transitioning a legacy system to a Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) compliant cloud-based platform. The ideal candidate should have experience with the full software development lifecycle, embedded software development, orbital mechanics, optical surveillance system technologies including telescope control software, facility and dome control, and optical image processing software.
Essential Functions:
- Design, implement, and maintain database systems for high availability and performance.
- Optimize database structures for efficiency and effectiveness in supporting complex queries and data retrieval.
- Ensure database security measures are in place and up-to-date in compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations.
- Collaborate with software development teams to integrate databases with existing systems.
- Conduct regular tests and troubleshooting to ensure databases are error-free and operate reliably.
- Document the database setup, architecture, and procedures for maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees.
- Manages complex projects or processes with general oversight.
- Communicates within and outside of own function or business area and has responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization.
- Up to 10% travel may be required.
- Familiarity with database programming and query optimization techniques.
- Knowledge of best practices in database security.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with different levels of management and staff.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering and minimum 6 years of software experience. Graduate Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering and a minimum of 4 years of software experience. In lieu of degree, 10 years of software experience.
- Active U.S. DoD Secret Clearance.
- 3 years of experience as a Database Engineer or similar role.
- 4 years of SQL Server and experience with relational database design and maintenance.
- Experience with non-relational databases such as MongoDB, Cassandra, or others.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Active U.S. DoD Top Secret security clearance.
- Experience with cloud-based database services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Familiarity with database administration in a Linux/Unix environment.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Bash.
- Excellent people skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation).
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado is $95,000 – $177,000.
