Technical Manager - Software Engineering

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
Rochester, NY
Salary
$117,000–$218,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $200k
This role $168k
$102k most similar roles pay here $252k

This role pays less than 76% of similar roles. Most pay $168,693–$231,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $168k versus about $200k for comparable roles.

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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 470 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $106,500–$197,500 across 185 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Technical Manager - Software Engineering

Technical Manager - Software Engineering leads and directs a team of 15 to 25 software engineers to develop complex engineering solutions. The role involves providing technical guidance, managing staffing levels, overseeing program budgets, and ensuring the execution of software architecture, design, implementation, and sustainment. You will lead an embedded software team to meet customer requirements while participating in architecture reviews and utilizing Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies. Key technical competencies include experience with C/C++, Java, Web Development, OOD, UML, and DevOps via CI/CD pipelines. The role also involves managing high-availability enterprise systems, cloud services like IaaS and PaaS, and ground-based command and control for space-based systems. This position addresses the challenge of delivering reliable software solutions for mission-critical assets, including support for units under test to on-orbit assets within strict cost and schedule constraints.

What you'll do

  • Lead and direct a team of 15-25 software engineers to develop complex engineering solutions.
  • Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and performance management for subordinate staff members.
  • Manage program budgets, staffing levels, training requirements, and equipment procurement.
  • Oversee the full software lifecycle including architecture, design, coding, integration, and sustainment.
  • Lead root cause corrective action investigations and participate in independent review teams.
  • Develop and implement software technical strategies and short-term operational plans.
  • Identify emerging technology trends for inclusion in internal research and development programs.
  • Communicate project status, milestones, and technical risks to executive leadership and customers.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a DOD Secret Clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree with 9 years of experience, Graduate degree with 7 years, or 13 years of experience without a degree.
  • At least 3 years of management and leadership experience including performance appraisals, staffing, and CMMI process leadership.
  • At least 5 years of experience with Software Development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum, SAFe, Waterfall, and TDD.
  • At least 5 years of experience with DevOps and leading teams to leverage CI/CD pipelines.
  • At least 8 years of experience leading software development through design, coding, integration, deployment, and sustainment phases.
  • Experience as a Lead SW Engineer or Subject Matter Expert on a product development effort (preferred).
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience with OOD, UML, C/C++, Java, and Web Development (preferred).

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