L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Scientist, Cloud Software Engineer to support United States National Defense Corps (USNDC) and their data access layer (DAL) effort, including database stewardship and mapping to the Common Object Interface for the IAN tool. The role involves architecting Keycloak/CI/CD/observability, cloud prototyping, and DSP/AI/ML data engineering with secure Docker-on-RHEL delivery on AWS/Python.
Requirements
- 6-10 years python engineering on Linux (RHEL), including Docker-based workflows, CI/CD, and integration of scalable, production-ready services.
- 6-10 years with geophysical systems, AWS cloud services, and data pipelines, with hands-on experience in DSP/AI/ML and secure, containerized platforms.
- Hands-on cloud prototyping (AWS, containers/Kubernetes)
- Secure Docker-on-RHEL delivery on AWS/Python
- DSP/AI/ML data engineering
- AWS/CompTIA certifications preferred
- AWS certifications: Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect, and Data Engineer
- CompTIA certifications: Security+, Network+, and Data+
Responsibilities
- Provide expert guidance across geophysical analysis, DSP/AI/ML–based detection, and data engineering to advance DAL/USNDC integration and Persistent Surveillance objectives.
- Lead ingestion and normalization of sensor streams for DAL services; manage datasets and pipelines used to train models supporting DSP algorithms.
- Direct Platform and Geophysical workstreams, mentoring contributors across software, cloud, cybersecurity, and systems engineering to deliver mission outcomes.
- Produce system architecture and technical drawings for Keycloak, CI/CD, and log/observability toolsets, establishing a clear path forward.
- Perform hands-on cloud engineering and prototyping (AWS, containers/Kubernetes) to de-risk designs and accelerate implementation.
- Support the underlying USNDC database, including mapping to the Common Object Interface for the in-development IAN tool and advising on schema/performance.
- Architect Keycloak/CI/CD/observability, hands-on cloud prototyping, and DSP/AI/ML data engineering with secure Docker-on-RHEL delivery on AWS/Python.
Other
- Top Secret or TS/SCI Clearance.
- Collaborate with AFTAC leadership and existing contractors; support co-located working sessions as required to drive alignment and rapid iteration.
- Serve as a positive, solutions-driven liaison, reinforcing a responsive and dependable partnership with AFTAC and industry teammates.
- Assist AFTAC leadership with roadmaps, milestones, IPT coordination, and progress tracking tied to DAL, USNDC, and Platform deliverables.
- Bachelor’s degree with 12 years software experience or Master’s/Ph.D. with 10 years software experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior software experience.
