Software Engineer Manager

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
Camden, NJ
Salary
$135,000–$250,500 / yr
Posted
13 days ago
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This role $193k
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This role pays less than 56% of similar roles. Most pay $165,000–$214,500 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $193k versus about $190k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About L3Harris

L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.

L3Harris currently has 877 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $106,500–$197,500 across 350 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer Manager

Manager, Software Engineer The Software Engineering Manager leads a high-performing team of software developers within the Space and Mission Systems division, focusing on embedded applications. This frontline leadership role involves guiding engineering development efforts, including research, planning, and program execution. The manager is responsible for workforce planning, recruiting, talent development, and employee engagement while aligning technical execution with business needs. Daily tasks include managing work assignments, performing code and design reviews, establishing development standards, and providing mentorship. The role requires expertise in software development, specifically in areas like real-time embedded software, information assurance, video communications, and safety-critical systems. Candidates should possess skills in Agile environments, DevOps tools, and encryption standards. The work involves solving complex technical problems for defense projects, including cost estimation and Basis of Estimate development.

What you'll do

  • Manage day-to-day activities and coordinate individual work assignments for the Software Engineering team.
  • Lead software design and development efforts to meet technical, cost, and schedule objectives.
  • Perform code and design reviews while establishing development processes and standards to enhance productivity.
  • Provide mentorship, coaching, and career development guidance to team members.
  • Develop individual performance goals and deliver formal performance assessments for the team.
  • Manage recruitment, hiring, and workforce planning to align with business needs.
  • Participate in engineering proposal efforts, including cost estimation and Basis of Estimate development.
  • Coordinate with other engineering managers to optimize assignments across the development organization.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software, Computer, or Electrical Engineering with at least 9 years of engineering development experience.
  • A Graduate Degree with at least 7 years of related experience, or at least 13 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • At least 2 years of experience leading and managing engineering personnel.
  • At least 6 years of experience in a software development environment.
  • Active US Government Secret security clearance.
  • Experience with recruiting and hiring technical talent (preferred).
  • Experience developing technical and cost volume inputs for proposals (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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