L3Harris Technologies · 1 day ago
Manager Software Engineering
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
9+ years expL3Harris Technologies is a leader in the defense industry, dedicated to delivering technology solutions for national security. The Software Engineering Manager will lead a team of approximately 15 engineers, overseeing product delivery, talent development, and project execution while also engaging in hands-on technical work.
CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Managing a team of approximately 15 engineers, ensuring the successful delivery of products, programs, and engineering initiatives
Recruiting and developing high-quality talent, maintaining high technical standards, and ensuring projects are staffed and executed within budget constraints
Tracking project health using lifecycle tools, reviewing work products, and providing regular performance feedback
Contributing directly to engineering tasks and projects alongside the team, including hands-on involvement in software development, testing, and problem-solving to ensure technical standards are met and maintained
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or other relevant degree and a minimum of 9 years relevant and work experience
Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a formal management role leading diverse groups of technical resources
Extensive experience in engineering roles with a focus on leadership and management
Experience recruiting, sourcing, interviewing, and hiring high-quality talent
Demonstrated success in leading high-performing engineering teams
In-depth knowledge of Agile process and principles supporting iterative design, development, and test
Strong understanding of software development and test principles, practices, and processes
Experience in working with both existing and emerging technologies
Advanced knowledge of relevant technologies and software development methodologies
Ability to implement short- and long-term strategic engineering initiatives to ensure organizational goals are met
Expert ability to use judgment and logic in decision-making, considering relative costs and benefits of potential actions
Proficiency in identifying, managing, and mitigating risks
Capability to ensure technical standards are met across multiple engineering functions
Ability to contribute directly to engineering tasks and projects as a working manager
Experience with lifecycle tool chains such as Digital.ai Agility, SpiraTest, Jama, and others
Proven leadership experience in managing and guiding engineering teams
Ability to balance strategic leadership with tactical execution
Skills in developing growth plans, talent development, and succession planning
Experience in performance assessment and providing constructive feedback
Demonstrated ability to engage employees to promote a spirit of teamwork and cooperation within the team and organization
Ability to manage a team of engineers, typically around 15 direct reports
Ability to track program/project health using lifecycle tool chains
Ability to review work products of cross-functional teams and ensure high-quality standards are set and maintained
Ability to ensure program/project is appropriately staffed within budget constraints and ensure all team members are effectively onboarded and trained
Skills in identifying skills and knowledge gaps, developing training and development plans, and ensuring team members have training and development opportunities
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with peers, stakeholders, leaders, and direct reports
Capability to develop a high-performing team by aligning team efforts to business goals, setting and holding to high performance standards, and engaging employees through coaching and mentoring
Ability to provide regular formal and informal performance feedback to direct reports
Strong decision-making skills and the ability to lead through conflict and challenge, developing trust across the team
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong collaboration skills to work across functional and cross-functional teams
Effective communication skills to work with team members on technical issues and find creative solutions
Must Be Able to Obtain and Maintain a DoD Security Clearance
Preferred
Experience working with Department of Defense customers and solutions, including Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS)
Ability to adapt quickly to emerging technologies and seek ways to use new technology to gain efficiency
Ability to understand complex problems in an integrated system of systems environment
Working knowledge of digital tools such as Agility, SpiraTest tools, and Visual Studio
Ability to obtain a security clearance, minimum SECRET
Company
L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.25B2024-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Tania Hanna
Vice President, Government Relations
Chip Teets
Senior Director, International Programs, Products & Technology
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