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L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

Software Engineering Manager

Engineering LeadershipUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeNorthampton, MA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software, Computer, or Electrical Engineering with at least 12 years of related experience; alternatively, a master's degree with at least 10 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 16 years of related experience.
  • Be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense clearance, as well as obtain additional clearances as required.
  • Have broad management and leadership knowledge to lead cross-department project teams or manage across the function.
  • Have experience recruiting and hiring technical talent.
  • Have experience developing technical and cost-volume proposal inputs.
  • Have experience as a Cost Account Manager using EVMS and the program execution lifecycle.
  • Be able to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

  • Lead software design and development processes, including requirements analysis, specifications, design, implementation, and development.
  • Drive efficient processes, create software-development best practices, and perform code and design reviews.
  • Collaborate with other software managers, Electrical and Systems Engineering managers, and the Program Chief Engineering team to support effective product development by optimizing engineering assignments across the development organization.
  • Identify and establish development processes and standards to enhance team productivity and performance.
  • Provide team members with mentorship, coaching, and guidance on career development and growth opportunities.
  • Contribute to project development as required.
  • Conduct performance evaluations of engineers.
  • Manage recruitment interviews and hiring for additional software engineers.
  • Participate in engineering proposal cost estimation and Basis of Estimate efforts.
  • Manage matrix-organization manpower allocation.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working in an Agile development environment.
  • Scrum Team certification or experience.
  • Development experience in real-time embedded software, Information Assurance, video communications, embedded interfaces (I2C, RS232, CAN, or Ethernet), or safety-critical systems.
  • Experience with DevOps processes, tools, and procedures.
  • Experience leading proposal development and generating Basis of Estimate.

About the Company

L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

L3Harris Technologies provides advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems for governments and commercial customers. Its products include sensors, communications, and propulsion—such as tactical radios, night-vision gear, satellite payloads, missile defense, and space propulsion—delivered as integrated systems for operations across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company blends legacy technologies from two joining giants with newer capabilities, faster acquisition cycles, and a focus on missiles, space, and resilient communications to field solutions quickly. Its goal is to be a trusted, scale-ready provider of next‑generation defense and intelligence capabilities for national security and related customers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Melbourne, FL
Founded
1895

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