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L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

Senior Manager, Systems Engineering

Engineering LeadershipUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeGreenville, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
  • Bachelor’s degree with twelve years of experience leading projects and/or task teams in the integration of aerospace and defense systems and/or subsystems in airborne and/or laboratory environments.
  • Graduate degree with ten years of experience leading projects and/or task teams in the integration of aerospace and defense systems and/or subsystems in airborne and/or laboratory environments.
  • In lieu of a degree, a minimum of sixteen years of experience leading projects and/or task teams in the integration of aerospace and defense systems and/or subsystems in airborne and/or laboratory environments.
  • Leadership and communications skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a group of Systems Architects who serve as senior technical authorities establishing technical solutions, strategic design leadership, and technical governance across platforms and systems.
  • Build and mentor the Systems Architects team and establish relationships with senior program and functional leaders to support successful execution of technical solutions and programs.
  • Lead technical development of new intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) weapon-system products, including aircraft, mission systems and sensors, and ground support systems, with measurable impact on business or functional results.
  • Communicate within and outside the organization to explain and influence changes to products and product-development approaches, particularly with chief engineers, project engineers, and program managers, to improve mission capability and support for multiple product lines.
  • Collaborate in a multidisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
  • Establish and maintain technical direction, engineering standards, and design principles.
  • Lead technical planning, design reviews, integration, and technical decision-making, engaging in day-to-day program execution as warranted.
  • Forecast Systems Engineering manpower needs based on program and potential-demand forecasts, and create workforce and staffing plans.
  • Establish training requirements for the team’s continued professional development to meet business goals.

Desired Qualifications

  • Coursework and/or experience in systems engineering, systems architecture, systems analysis and design, system performance modeling, integration, project management, and/or model-based systems engineering.

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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