Specialist, Integration & Test Engineer

We are seeking a mid-to-senior Platform Engineer to build and operate the web-based services, infrastructure, and data-collection pipelines that support our research and development teams. This is a broad, hands-on role spanning cloud and on-premises infrastructure, networking, automation, and developer enablement. The role offers significant scope for a creative, pragmatic and responsible technologist to forge their own path.

The working environment features an uncommon dual hybrid cloud and disconnected on-prem nature. It requires a versatile engineer who is comfortable moving between the environments. You will need to be comfortable designing, developing, deploying and operating custom tools to support the organization’s research and development teams.

The position can be based in either our Ottawa or Washington, D.C. office, with remote or hybrid arrangements considered. Occasional travel to other company sites around the globe, as well as the two North American offices, may be required. Since your closest peers will not be in the same time zone as you, you will be expected to be intrinsically motivated to work effectively, efficiently and collaboratively with remote peers and global customers.

Essential Functions

• Build, operate, and maintain web services and the supporting infrastructure.
• Use Git and GitLab CI/CD to develop, test, and deploy tools and services.
• Manage TLS certificates, reverse proxies, and related infrastructure for reliable service delivery.
• Create and maintain data-collection pipelines, automation, and orchestration workflows using tools like NiFi, Airflow, n8n, and Playwright.
• Support development teams across connected and disconnected environments, including use of cloud services where needed.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines, iOS signing/sideloading automation, and test infrastructure with containers and Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve infrastructure, observability, and network reliability to support developer productivity.
• Must be authorized to work in Canada or the U.S. without visa sponsorship and be willing to collaborate across global time zones.
• Eligibility to obtain security clearance., L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 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., * 8 years of experience in platform, infrastructure, or DevOps engineering, including disconnected/offline environments.
• Strong programming skills in Python and JavaScript, plus hands-on Git and GitLab pipeline experience.
• Experience managing TLS certificates, reverse proxies, automation/orchestration tools, and headless browser automation.
• Practical experience with AWS S3, Linux administration, VMware vSphere, virtual machines, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Solid networking knowledge, including Layer 2 concepts like VLANs, switch configuration, and network troubleshooting tools.
• Comfortable working with Docker and Docker Compose.
• Broader AWS experience, such as EC2, Lambda, and Route 53.
• Experience supporting developers in disconnected environments.
• Familiarity with storage and object storage platforms like TrueNAS Scale and MinIO.
• Understanding of Layer 3 networking operations.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform, and other IaC tools.
• Familiarity with iOS build, code-signing, provisioning, and side-loading workflows.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Greater D.C area is $88,500 - $164,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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