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L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

Senior Manager - Systems Engineering

Engineering LeadershipPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeGreenville, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret with SCI security clearance.
  • Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of experience leading projects and/or task teams in the integration of systems and/or subsystems in airborne and/or laboratory environments; alternatively, a graduate degree and 10 years of this experience is required.
  • In lieu of a degree, at least 16 years of experience leading projects and/or task teams in the integration of systems and/or subsystems in airborne and/or laboratory environments is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a select group of Systems Engineers serving as technical authorities for specialized weapons systems associated with government and industry partner applications.
  • Lead systems engineering execution across platforms, baselines, and programs.
  • Direct technical activities and maintain accountability for requirements management, technical integration, system performance, and lifecycle execution.
  • Build and mentor the team and establish relationships with senior program and functional leaders to ensure systems engineering best practices are followed.
  • Communicate within and outside the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes, and approaches, particularly with chief engineers, project engineers, and program managers.
  • Provide input into new products and processes and implement operational plans with measurable impact on business or functional results.
  • 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.
  • Travel 10% based on business needs.

Desired Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret with SCI security clearance.
  • Coursework and/or experience in systems engineering, systems architecture, systems analysis and design, system performance modeling, integration and/or 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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