Scientist, Artificial Intelligence

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

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: Scientist, Artificial Intelligence
Job Code: 29092
Job Location:
Palm Bay, FL, Greenville, TX, Plano, TX, Anaheim, CA, or Camden, NJ
Schedule: 9/80 (Every Other Friday Off)
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

About L3Harris Technologies:

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers' mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.
Job Description:
The IMS Artificial Intelligence team is seeking an experienced AI/ML lead with a strong background in application development, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and generative AI. This position will focus on supporting and advancing the Segment's AI/ML frameworks, with an emphasis on strategy, design, development, and seamless adoption of AI solutions across the segment. The ideal candidate will ensure that AI capabilities are effectively integrated into all relevant workstreams, directly enhancing the operational efficiencies and experiences of all employees.

This role will be pivotal in driving the organization's AI strategy and ensuring that AI-driven transformations align with business objectives and create significant value.

Essential Functions:

• Strategic AI/ML Solution Development:

• Champion the AI integration strategy to support reliable and informed decision-making across the enterprise.

• Oversee the design, build, and maintenance of robust AI/ML solutions that align with business goals.

• Expertise in AI Solution Development:

• Extensive experience in developing AI solutions across various business domains, including computer vision, task optimization, data analytics, and natural language processing models.

• Proficiency in the full life cycle of AI development, including software stacks and infrastructure necessary to realize strategic AI vision.

• Model and Data Optimization:

• Guide the creation, updating, and optimization of AI models, datasets, and data transformations to meet evolving business needs.

• Ensure the consistent and accurate flow of data from source systems to AI solutions.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold security standards and ensure the integrity of AI data inputs and outputs.

• Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to align AI initiatives with overarching business strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field and 12+ years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree and 10+ years of experience.
• Proven hands-on experience developing and deploying AI/ML models across multiple domains (e.g., computer vision, NLP, task optimization, data analytics).
• Proficiency with AI/ML frameworks and tools.
• Experience with the full AI lifecycle: data preparation, model design/training, validation, deployment, and monitoring.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business or mission requirements into AI/ML solutions that deliver measurable outcomes.
• Strong understanding of data pipelines, optimization, and infrastructure for AI/ML, including cloud or on-premises environments.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills; ability to work with cross-functional teams and present technical content to non-technical stakeholders.
• U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Demonstrated excellence in leadership, with a strong ability to lead strategic initiatives and collaborate effectively across teams.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience applying AI/ML in aerospace, defense, or other mission-critical environments, including edge AI or constrained computing.
• Familiarity with generative AI and large language models (LLMs), including prompt engineering and RAG pipelines.
• Experience integrating AI into enterprise workflows or business operations to improve efficiency and decision-making.
• Knowledge of MLOps practices and tools such as MLflow, Kubeflow, or similar frameworks for model deployment and lifecycle management.
• Exposure to compliance frameworks and ATO processes for deploying AI in secure or classified environments.
• Track record of patents, publications, or conference presentations in AI/ML or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers or scientists in AI/ML best practices.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $135,000 - $288,000. 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.

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.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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