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Senior Specialist, Application Developer

Melbourne, Florida, Rochester, New York, Greenville, Texas, Rockwall, Texas, Waco, Texas, Salt Lake City, Utah
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Digital Thread / PLM Integration Application Developer to design, develop, and maintain integrations between PLM systems and enterprise applications. This role will focus on building robust, scalable solutions that enable seamless data exchange across the product lifecycle, supporting digital thread initiatives and model-based engineering processes. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills, experience with PLM platforms, and a passion for creating efficient integration solutions.

Essential Functions:

Application Development:

  • Design and develop custom integration solutions for PLM systems (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill) using APIs, middleware, and scripting.
  • Implement workflows, data transformations, and connectors to enable digital thread capabilities.

Integration Implementation:

  • Build and maintain integrations between PLM and ERP, MES, CAD, and other enterprise systems.
  • Ensure data consistency, security, and compliance across integrated platforms.

Technical Support & Maintenance:

  • Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
  • Optimize performance and scalability of integration solutions.

Collaboration:

  • Work closely with architects, business analysts, and engineering teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices for integration development.

Continuous Improvement:

  • Stay up to date with emerging technologies in PLM, integration frameworks, and digital manufacturing.
  • Recommend improvements to enhance automation and efficiency.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
  • Minimum of 6+ years of experience in application development and system integration.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Proven track record with major PLM platforms (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill).
  • Hands-on experience with integration technologies (e.g., REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, ESB, microservices).
  • Strong understanding of digital thread and MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering) concepts.
  • Proficiency in data modeling, configuration management, and PLM workflows.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive complex integration projects.
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms and containerization (AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Magic Xpi integration platform or similar integration toolsets.
  • Understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles and practices.
  • Familiarity with Linux operation systems, particularly Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
  • Experience with Tricentis test automation tools, including:
    • Tosca for functional test automation
    • NeoLoad for performance and load testing

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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