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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.
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Manager Software Engineering serves as a pivotal leader within the ForceX team, combining strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise to manage a cross-functional engineering team of approximately 15 members. This working manager role involves recruiting and developing high-quality talent, ensuring projects are executed within budget constraints, and maintaining high technical standards through direct involvement in software development, testing, and problem-solving. The successful candidate will utilize Agile processes and lifecycle tool chains including Digital.ai Agility, SpiraTest, Jama, and Visual Studio to track project health and manage risks. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science and experience with emerging technologies. This position addresses complex problems within an integrated system of systems environment, specifically providing solutions for Department of Defense customers, including Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
What does a Software Engineering Manager earn?
Median $216300 from 107 postings across 40 companies.
Manage a cross-functional team of approximately 15 engineers to ensure successful project delivery.
Perform hands-on software development, testing, and problem-solving as a working manager.
Recruit, hire, and develop high-quality engineering talent through coaching and succession planning.
Track program health and manage risks using lifecycle tool chains like Digital.ai Agility and SpiraTest.
Review work products to ensure technical standards and quality are maintained across all functions.
Manage project staffing and resource allocation within established budget constraints.
Implement short- and long-term strategic engineering initiatives to meet organizational goals.
Provide regular formal and informal performance feedback to direct reports.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science with 9 years of experience, a graduate degree with 7 years of experience, or 13 years of experience without a degree.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance (minimum SECRET).
3 years of experience in a formal management role leading diverse groups of technical resources.
7 years of experience in engineering roles with a focus on leadership and management.
7 years of experience in recruiting, sourcing, interviewing, and hiring high-quality talent.
7 years of experience in Agile processes, software development, test principles, and emerging technologies.
7 years of experience with lifecycle tool chains such as Digital.ai Agility, SpiraTest, Jama, and others.
Java
React
API
Cloud-native
Microsoft Power Platform
Power Automate
DevSecOps
SRE
SDLC
Agile
System Design
Distributed Systems
Automated Testing
Monitoring
Alerting
Incident Management
Workflow Automation